SA20: Pretoria Capital appointed Indian legend as its head coach for the upcoming season

Pretoria capitals Has taken a bold step ahead of the upcoming Sa20 The season, roping as his new head coach in the former Indian captain. The fourth version of the league closes on 26 December, and is a fresh era to the franchise from the arrival of legends. He steps into shoes Jonathan TrotWho had first guided the team.

Indian legend SA20 joins Pretoria Capital as head coach for 2025

The capitals have appointed the icon Sourav Ganguly As his head coach for the upcoming season. In particular, the franchise has enjoyed mixed fate since the installation of the league. They reached the finals in the inaugural season, only to stop Sunrisers Eastern CapeHowever, the next two campaigns struggled for continuity, both finished fifth on occasions and recalled the playoffs.

In the rudder with Ganguly, the franchise would be hoping to find the fire again, which once made him a serious title contender. Known as the prince of ‘Kolkata’, Ganguly has always been celebrated for his fast cricket mind and fearless leadership – Pretoria Capital is now hopeful that he can change his luck.

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First time as head coach for Indian icon

While this will be his first official role as a head coach, Ganguly is not a stranger for cricket administration and mentorship. Between 2015 and 2019, he served as president Cricket Association of BengalHe also had a small task as a mentor Delhi capitals In IPL Before taking over as the chairman of BCCI,

Recently, his participation with JSW Sports as his director of cricket since 2023 brought him closer to franchise-level management. JSW, which is the co-owner of Delhi Capital in both IPL and WPL, also runs a Pretoria outfit, making this step a natural progress.

Ganguly’s first Test as head coach will come soon from expected – the player’s auction was scheduled in September. Pretoria Capital is looking to strengthen its squad, Ganguly’s input is expected to play an important role in shaping the team’s strategy for the new season.

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