Delhi Capitals (DC) they added fresh energy to their backroom staff up front Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, appointed a great England as the new assistant coach. The move marks a strategic shift for the franchise after the Australian tactician Matthew Mott He ended his tenure as an assistant coach during the 2025 campaign.
After narrowly missing out on a playoff spot last season, the Capitals appear determined to adjust both their roster and support system. Management believes the addition of an experienced international name to the coaching staff will bring calmness, tactical depth and valuable mentorship to a side brimming with talent but looking for consistency.
The England icon begins his IPL journey as the assistant coach of Delhi Capitals
The man entrusted with this responsibility is none other than the former England mainstay Ian Bell. Widely regarded as one of Great Britain’s most refined and reliable bodies of his generation, Bell will officially experience the IPL environment for the first time.
Bell’s playing career speaks volumes about his generation. Representing England in 118 Tests, 161 ODIs and eight T20 internationals, he was known for his classic batting style and composure under pressure. Since retiring from professional cricket in 2020, Bell has quietly built an impressive coaching resume.
He has been closely involved with England’s Lions and Under-19 teams, playing a vital role in nurturing emerging talent. His eye for technique and temperament won him praise in English cricket circles. Bell also served as batting coach for Sri Lanka during the 2024 Test tour of England, gaining valuable international exposure from the other side of the dressing room.
In addition, he received a brief assignment with the New Zealand men’s team during their preparations in England ahead of the 2023 ODI World Cup. During the franchise circuit, Bell was part of the coaching staff of the Birmingham Phoenix. A hundredT20 further strengthens its credentials.
At Delhi Capitals, he will work under the Director of Cricket Venugopal Raoalong with the head coach Breathe Dancers and a bowling coach Munaf Patel. The Capitals hope that Bell’s calm presence and technical expertise will sharpen their batting unit in tight situations – an area that has cost them dearly in IPL 2025.
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A balanced DC team is ready for the big challenge
Apart from the coaching change, Delhi Capitals have assembled a squad for IPL 2026 that looks both balanced and battle-ready. The franchise has combined established Indian stars with smart overseas buys to create a formidable unit.
after parting ways with underperformers such as Faf du Plessis and Jake Fraser-McGurkDC has bolstered their top line by signing Pathum Nissanka and Ben Duckett, while also bringing back Prithvi Shaw to add stability at the top. acquisition of trade Nitish Rana and is stolen at auction David Miller It provides experience and finishing prowess along with those retained for ₹ 2 crore Tristan Stubbs.
Their pace battery may be one of the most feared in the league, led by it Mitchell Starc, T. Natarajanand Good luck. Meanwhile, ₹ 8.40 crore is uninvested comprehensively Auqib Nabi Dar if he realizes his potential, he can prove himself a master. In the spin department, the trio Kuldeep Yadav, Akhar Pateland Vipraj Nigam provides control during medium transmissions.
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