Former India cricketer and BCCI president Sourav Ganguly begins his coaching stint, having been named the head coach of Pretoria Capitals for the SA20 2026 season. Ganguly, who has served as an advisor and then as team director for the Delhi Capitals, replaces Jonathan Trott as head coach of the Pretoria Capitals.
"The Prince is all set to bring a royal flair to the Capitals camp! We are ecstatic to announce Sourav Ganguly as our new head coach," Pretoria Capitals wrote in an Instagram post on Sunday, August 24.
This came a day after Trott stepped down from the role, with the franchise confirming the same on it social media handles. "Jonathan Trott, forever grateful for your leadership and unwavering dedication to the team. All the best on your next adventure! Once a Capital, always a Capital!" the franchise wrote on X.
Ganguly's administrative resume
After hanging up his boots from all forms of cricket with his retirement from IPL in 2012, Ganguly served as the President of the Cricket Association of Bengal from 2015 to October 2019. He was appointed Delhi Capitals' advisor in March 2019 and was then named the BCCI president in October 2019. The former captain served in the president's role till October 2022. He then returned to the Capitals as their team director in 2023.
Ganguly was then named the head of cricket at JSW Sports, following an agreement between the DC co-owners JSW and the GMR groups. He was tasked to oversee the women’s franchises and the Pretoria Capitals.
SA20 2026 to begin on December 26
The SA20 2026 will begin on December 25, the Boxing Day in Test cricket. The venues for the playoffs for the upcoming season were recently announced. The playoffs will take place in Durban, Centurion and Johannesburg, with the final taking place at Newlands. The Kingsmead Stadium in Durban will host a playoff match for the first time, with Qualifier 1 taking place at the venue on January 21.
Centurion will host the Eliminator between the third and fourth-ranked teams at the end of the league stage on January 22, while the Wanderers will host Qualifier 2 on January 23. The final will be played on January 25.
