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Delhi Capitals appoint Sri Lanka legend Chaminda Vaas fast-bowling coach

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Former Sri Lanka pacer Chaminda Vaas has been unveiled as the fast-bowling coach of Delhi Capitals ahead of IPL 2027. Vaas will work alongside an experienced group of players, with former India captain Sourav Ganguly leading the side as head coach and former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh overseeing the batting department. 

He will replace Munaf Patel, who served as the team's bowling coach in the last two editions of the league. Vaas, who is one of the most talented bowlers, featured for Deccan Chargers in the IPL between 2008 and 2010, picking up 18 wickets in 13 matches across three seasons.

For Sri Lanka, he played in 111 Tests, 322 ODIs and six T20Is, taking 355 Test wickets, 400 in ODIs and 6 in T20Is. Vaas carries immense experience, having worked with New Zealand and Ireland. And he has also held coaching roles in franchise leagues across the world. In the last edition, Delhi Capitals finished sixth under the leadership of Axar Patel, winning seven of 14 games. 

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