IPL 2022: Ajit Agarkar joins Delhi Capitals as assistant coach
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IPL 2022: Delhi Capitals on Wednesday announced the appointment of former India pacer Ajit Agarkar as the team's new Assistant Coach.
Former India pacer Ajit Agarkar will join Delhi Capitals as assistant coach ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022.
Agarkar will join the franchise after completing his commentating duties in the home series against Sri Lanka starting February 24. The IPL is expected to begin in the last week of March.
"I am very excited to be part of Delhi Capitals squad for this season," Agarkar said, on the development.
ANNOUNCEMENTFormer fast bowler @imAagarkar has joined the Delhi Capitals coaching staff as an Assistant CoachWelcome to DChttps://t.co/mCEmYM0MPE#YehHaiNayiDilli #IPL2022 pic.twitter.com/91D0Eejlbf
"I have been lucky enough to be a player and to be returning in a different capacity. It's obviously very exciting. We have a young and terrific squad led by one of the most talented players in the world - Rishabh Pant. And the coach Ricky Ponting has been a legend of the game. Looking forward to working with them, can't wait to get started and create some special memories."
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The 44-year-old, with 288 ODI and 58 Test wickets to his name, has represented Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Daredevils in the IPL. He joins the Delhi Capitals coaching staff of Ricky Ponting (Head Coach), Pravin Amre (Assistant Coach) and James Hopes.
