The 53-year-old succeeds former England batter Jonathan Trott, while former South Africa all-rounder Shaun Pollock takes on the role of assistant coach.
“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 posted on social media on Sunday.
Ganguly, who retired from international cricket in 2008, transitioned from his playing career to cricket administration, serving as president of the Board of Control for Cricket (BCCI) in India from 2019 to 2022. The former left-handed batter also previously served as a mentor for Indian Premier League franchise Delhi Capitals.
The BCCI does not allow active players to sign for franchise-based leagues outside the country in a bid to protect the prestige of IPL, which attracts many of the world’s top cricketers.
After finishing on top of the points table and losing out in the final in the inaugural edition of SA20 in 2023, Pretoria had forgettable campaigns in the next two editions, finishing second from last on both occasions. The Capitals will start their campaign in the fourth season against the Joburg Super Kings in Centurion on December 27.
Trott is currently Afghanistan’s coach and will guide the squad in the Asia Cup 2025 in the UAE.
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