The preparations for the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) have begun in full swing. Teams have started gathering their coaching staff along with their Indian core to prepare for the most popular franchise league. Delhi Capitals have appointed Ian Bell as their new assistant coach for the upcoming season, the franchise announced on Tuesday through its social media handles.
Ian Bell’s appointment has been made to fuel Delhi’s hopes of getting their hands on the silverware.
Ian Bell hails from England is regarded one of the top batters to have ever graced the game. Bell joins former Australian international Matthew Mott in the coaching staff. Bell’s appointment highlights Delhi’s intent for the upcoming season and how they plan to go about things.
Ian Bell appointed as Assistant Coach of Delhi Capitals ahead of IPL 2026
Bell brings in a world of experience under his belt for the Delhi Capitals. He has been a part of many successful coaching units across the globe and will be hopeful to recreate his magic with the Capitals. This will be Bell’s first IPL assignment and it remains to be seen how impactful he is for the JSW owned outfit.
He was a seasoned performer when it came to high performance situations and will look to inculcate that in his player at Delhi Capitals. The 43-year-old is known for his technical superiority in terms of batting and his ability to nurture young guns. Bell will team up with head coach Hemang Badani, team mentor Kevin Pietersen, bowling coach Munaf Patel and his fellow assistant coach Matthew Mott.
The former cricketer has mentored multiple age group teams for England before being a part of Sri Lanka and New Zealand’s coaching staff. His experience and vast experience will come in very handy for the Delhi Capitals this season and he could very well be the missing piece of the puzzle for them.
