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The JSW and GMR co-owned franchise Delhi Capitals today announced the appointment of former India pacer Ajit Agarkar as the team’s new Assistant Coach.
“I am very excited to be part of Delhi Capitals squad for this season,” Agarkar expressed, on the development. “I have been lucky enough to be a player and to be returning in a different capacity. It’s obviously very exciting. We have a young and terrific squad led by one of the most talented players in the world – Rishabh Pant. And the coach Ricky Ponting has been a legend of the game. Looking forward to working with them, can’t wait to get started and creating some special memories.”
The 44-year-old, with 288 ODI and 58 Test wickets to his name, has represented Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Daredevils in the IPL. He joins the Delhi Capitals coaching staff of Ricky Ponting (Head Coach), Pravin Amre (Assistant Coach) and James Hopes (Bowling Coach).
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The Delhi Capitals, formerly Delhi Daredevils, are a professional cricket team based in Delhi competing in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Jointly owned by the GMR Group and JSW Sports, they play at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.
