Former India captain Sourav Ganguly joined the Delhi Capitals as an advisor for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League, the team announced . Gangly is currently CAB president ( Cricket Association of Bengal)
The former left-handed batsman will work alongside the team’s head coach Ricky Ponting. The franchise made the announcement on their twitter handle
BREAKING: Tigers, say hello to our Royal Bengal Tiger!
We’re delighted to welcome @SGanguly99 to Delhi Capitals, in the role of an Advisor. #ThisIsNewDelhi #DelhiCapitals pic.twitter.com/TUt0Aom5MR
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) March 14, 2019
Sourav Gangly’s IPL stint was for the first three years with the Kolkata Knight Riders and in 2012 he joined the Sahara Pune Warriors.
The franchise have changed their name from Delhi Daredevils with a hope that it will change their fortunes in the cash rich league.