Ganguly will take cost of an IPL crew as head coach for the primary time after changing Hemang Badani at Delhi Capitals forward of the 2027 season.
The previous India captain has been related to the Capitals since 2019 and has held a number of roles, together with Director of Cricket for each the lads's and ladies's groups. His appointment shall be his first stint as an IPL head coach.
"Delhi will play effectively. I'm wanting ahead to it," Ganguly informed reporters on Tuesday, as quoted by information company PTI.
Ganguly was talking after watching India's 1-6 defeat in opposition to Uruguay in a FIFA worldwide pleasant on the Salt Lake Stadium.
Requested in regards to the potential battle of curiosity arising from his twin roles, Ganguly mentioned: "I've acquired the order of ombudsman."
Ganguly additionally backed India's choice to play in opposition to prime worldwide groups, saying the publicity would assist Indian footballers enhance.
"It's a superb initiative and they’ll be taught on this approach. It (the event) doesn't occur in a single day. You solely enhance enjoying in opposition to good groups," he mentioned.
India had earlier drawn 1-1 in opposition to Panama in Bengaluru earlier than dropping to five-time world champions Brazil 0-4 and two-time world champions Uruguay 1-6 in back-to-back matches.
Ganguly, who represented India in 113 exams and 311 one-day internationals, made his teaching debut final yr at Pretoria Capitals within the South African SA20 league. Ganguly, 54, joined Delhi as an advisor in 2019, and served because the crew's director of cricket in 2023-24.