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Ashwin Defends Delhi Coach Amidst IPL Slump
1 May
Summary
- Ashwin urges patience for new coach Hemang Badani in IPL.
- Delhi Capitals are struggling, losing consecutive matches.
- Badani's coaching decisions have faced online criticism recently.
Ravichandran Ashwin has voiced his support for Delhi Capitals' head coach Hemang Badani amidst the team's recent struggles in the IPL 2026 season. Badani has been the target of online criticism due to a series of losses, including a significant defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Ashwin described the Indian Premier League as a "beast" of a tournament, requiring time for coaches to adapt and understand player dynamics. He pointed out that Badani, who is new to IPL coaching, should be given a fair chance to build rapport with the international and domestic players.
Highlighting the fluctuating public perception, Ashwin recalled a successful strategy by Badani involving Sameer Rizvi. He noted that while praise follows successful decisions, criticism ensues when strategies don't yield results. Ashwin believes neither Badani nor players like Axar Patel are solely to blame for the team's slump.
Currently, the Delhi Capitals are positioned seventh in the league standings after eight matches, with only three wins. Ashwin reiterated that Badani deserves time and acknowledged that coaching involves making mistakes, which is part of the learning process for anyone new to the role.
