Munaf Patel. (Video Grab)
NEW DELHI: Former Indian pacer Munaf Patel on Tuesday joined the
Delhi Capitals
as their new bowling coach for the next year's Indian Premier League (IPL), bringing valuable experience and insights to the franchise.
DC retained
Abhishek Porel
Tristan Stubbs
and Axar Patel, and will now enter the
IPL 2025
mega auction, scheduled to be held on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with a good purse of Rs 73 crore.
Munaf, who played 13 Tests, 70 ODIs and three T20Is for India between 2006 and 2011, will now work with former cricketers Hemang Badani and Venugopal Rao, who joined the DC franchise as their new head coach and director of cricket respectively a month ago.
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Known for his precise line and length during India’s successful 2011 World Cup campaign, Munaf adds depth to the Capitals’ coaching staff with his vast knowledge of pace bowling. He will focus on mentoring the young bowlers, sharpening their skills, and guiding them through the pressure of high-stakes IPL matches.
Munaf’s familiarity with Indian conditions and his ability to handle the demands of top-level cricket make him an exciting addition as Delhi Capitals aim for IPL success.
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