Delhi Capitals has roped in former England batter Ian Bell as its new assistant coach, the franchise introduced on Tuesday.
The 43-year-old joins the Delhi-based aspect that missed out on the playoffs within the 2025 season by a solitary level, ending fifth within the remaining standings.
Bell will work alongside head coach Hemang Badani, assistant coach Matthew Mott and group mentor Kevin Pietersen. Venugopal Rao (director of cricket) and Munaf Patel (bowling coach) are additionally a part of the franchise’s help employees.
Bell is a veteran of 118 Assessments and 161 ODIs for England. He additionally performed eight T20 Internationals for his nation. The previous England Below-19 skipper was concerned as a coach with the junior England groups earlier than making the transfer to the IPL.
Printed on Feb 10, 2026