Delhi Capitals (DC) have appointed former Sri Lankan fast bowler Chaminda Vaas as their fast-bowling coach for IPL 2027, adding another experienced name to their revamped coaching staff. The appointment comes after Sourav Ganguly was named head coach and Yuvraj Singh was brought in as assistant and batting coach ahead of the upcoming season. Vaas confirmed his coaching philosophy in a video released by the franchise on Saturday, highlighting the importance of giving bowlers freedom and helping them understand their strengths.

“I give a lot of freedom for the bowlers,” Vaas said. He added that bowlers should develop their own plans and understand their strengths and field settings, while the coach should guide them towards the next level. Although IPL 2027 will mark Vaas' first coaching stint in the league, the former Sri Lankan pacer brings considerable international coaching experience.

Vaas has worked with the Sri Lanka men's team on several occasions, including between 2012 and 2015, 2016 and 2017, briefly in 2021, and again in 2022. He began his coaching career as a consultant with the New Zealand men's team and also worked with Ireland during the 2016 ICC World Twenty20. The former left-arm fast bowler has spent several years working with Sri Lanka Cricket as a fast-bowling consultant and academy mentor. His coaching experience also includes NYS Lagos in the 2024 Zim Afro T10 League and Kandy Royals, where he served as head coach in the 2026 Lanka Premier League (LPL). Delhi Capitals are also set to bring former Indian leg-spinner Amit Mishra into their coaching setup as the spin-bowling coach. Reports suggest that both Vaas and Mishra have already spent time in Delhi working with players at the franchise's academy. The appointments reflect DC's plans to reshape their coaching structure ahead of IPL 2027, with several former international cricketers expected to play key roles in the team's development.