Amit Mishra Appointed Spin Bowling Coach for Delhi Capitals Ahead of IPL 2027
Amit Mishra returns to Delhi Capitals as spin bowling coach for IPL 2027, marking his first coaching role in the league.
New Delhi, October 21 (Daily Kiran) : The Delhi Capitals have announced the appointment of former Indian leg-spinner Amit Mishra as their spin bowling coach for the upcoming IPL 2027 season. This marks Mishra’s return to the franchise where he began his IPL journey.
At 43 years old, Mishra retired from all forms of cricket in September 2025 and is now stepping into a coaching role for the first time in the league. In a video posted on the franchise’s social media on Wednesday, he expressed his excitement: “I wouldn’t call myself a ‘legend,’ but I have performed well in the IPL. ‘Delhi is for the heart.’ I was part of the DC team during the inaugural season. Now, as I start my coaching career with DC, I am very happy. A tiger never leaves its prey. Delhi is my heartbeat. We will strive to bring joy to Delhi fans who have been waiting for it for so long.”
Despite their efforts, the Delhi Capitals have yet to secure an IPL title, finishing sixth in the last season.
Mishra began his IPL career in 2008, taking five wickets in his debut match. He holds the record for the most hat-tricks in IPL history and has played for teams such as Delhi Capitals (formerly Daredevils), Deccan Chargers, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Lucknow Super Giants. Known for his slow, drifting leg-break deliveries, he participated in every IPL season from 2008 to 2024, except for 2022.
His last IPL match was in 2024 for the Lucknow Super Giants, where he recorded 174 wickets across 162 matches, maintaining an economy rate of 7.37. Additionally, Mishra represented India in 22 Tests, 36 ODIs, and 10 T20 matches between 2003 and 2017.
