About Hemang Badani
Hemang Badani is the head coach of Delhi Capitals for IPL 2026.
A former India batter, Badani was Sunrisers Hyderabad’s fielding coach and scout from December 2021 to July 2023. Delhi Capitals named him head coach for the 2025 and 2026 seasons.
Hemang Badani IPL Salary: Estimated Pay
Delhi Capitals does not publish what it pays Hemang Badani. IPL franchises keep coaching contracts private, and media estimates for IPL head coaches generally range from about ₹3.5 crore to ₹5 crore a season, depending on experience and record. Until a figure is officially confirmed, his salary is listed here as not disclosed.
Roles & Responsibilities of DC Head Coach
- Auction and retention planning: deciding with the DC owners which players to retain, trade and bid for within the ₹125 crore purse.
- Team selection and match strategy: picking the XI and the overseas combination with captain Axar Patel, and planning match-ups and Impact Player substitutions.
- Leading the support staff: working with Ian Bell (assistant coach), Munaf Patel (bowling coach).
- Player development: improving uncapped Indian players and integrating new signings and replacements.
- Culture and man-management: keeping a squad of 25 or more players, including overseas stars, focused over a two-month season.