{"id":13173,"date":"2026-09-15T22:28:22","date_gmt":"2026-09-15T16:58:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slsports.lk\/?p=13173"},"modified":"2026-09-15T22:28:23","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T16:58:23","slug":"will-chaminda-vaas-come-to-the-rescue-of-delhi-capitals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/slsports.lk\/si\/will-chaminda-vaas-come-to-the-rescue-of-delhi-capitals\/","title":{"rendered":"Will Chaminda Vaas come to the rescue of Delhi Capitals?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is reported that former Sri Lankan fast bowler Chaminda Vaas has been appointed as the fast-bowling coach for the Delhi Capitals team in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If confirmed, this will mark his first coaching role in the IPL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Former Indian spinner Amit Mishra is also set to join the Delhi Capitals coaching staff, which operates under the leadership of former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additionally, reports indicate that former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh is also part of this coaching panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vaas, the most successful fast bowler in Sri Lankan cricket history\u2014having claimed 355 Test wickets and 400 ODI wickets\u2014previously represented the Deccan Chargers in the IPL for three seasons between 2008 and 2010. 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