'Will you become my assistant?' Yuvraj told how he joined hands with Delhi Capitals on Ganguly's request

Delhi: Former Indian cricket team all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has made a big revelation about becoming the assistant coach and batting coach of Delhi Capitals before IPL 2027. Yuvi told that former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly himself had talked to him for this role. Delhi Capitals has made changes in its support staff for the upcoming season. Ganguly will be the head coach of the team, while Yuvraj will handle the responsibility of assistant coach with him.

Ganguly asked- Will you become my assistant?

Yuvraj Singh made his debut in international cricket in the year 2000 under the captaincy of Sourav Ganguly. Both of them played together for the Indian team for many years and played an important role in many memorable victories.

In the video shared on the YouTube channel of Delhi Capitals, Yuvraj told that it was Ganguly who had offered him to become the assistant coach. Yuvraj said jokingly,

'He asked me if you would be my assistant? I said that I have been your assistant for the last 25 years, so perhaps I will do the same thing this time also.

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Yuvraj was preparing himself for 3-4 years

Yuvraj expressed happiness about this new responsibility. He said, 'I was very happy about this role. I was preparing myself for this opportunity for the last 3-4 years. I have worked with different players, but working with the entire team will be a different experience. I am very excited about it.

Learned from Ganguly how to keep the team united

Yuvraj, who was part of the team that won India the ODI World Cup in 2011, also praised Ganguly's captaincy.

In this context, Yuvraj said, 'The best thing I learned from Dada was how to create a good team environment. When he was the captain and I made my debut, he kept all the players united. He assured us that we can become a great team and win tournaments abroad too.

Ganguly has been like an elder brother to Yuvraj.

Yuvraj further said that Ganguly has always been like an elder brother to me. Be it understanding the selection in the team, providing guidance or teaching me the things required to become a good international cricketer, he helped me at every step.

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Now in IPL 2027, the pair of Ganguly and Yuvraj will try to win the title for Delhi Capitals for the first time. Both have already achieved success together in Indian cricket and now their eyes will be on achieving new achievements in franchise cricket.