Former India Captain Sourav Ganguly Named Pretoria Capitals Head Coach for SA20 Season

Sourav Ganguly, the former India captain and ex-BCCI President, has been appointed as the head coach of the Pretoria Capitals for the 2026 season of the SA20 League, marking his first head coaching role in franchise cricket. Ganguly replaces Jonathan Trott, who stepped down after one season in which the Capitals won only two matches and failed to reach the playoffs. Having previously served as the Director of Cricket at JSW Sports—which owns Pretoria Capitals as well as Delhi Capitals where Ganguly was a mentor—his experience is expected to boost the team’s performance. The SA20 2025-26 season is scheduled from December 26 to January 25 to avoid clashing with the T20 World Cup, with the team’s campaign starting against the Joburg Super Kings on December 27. Ganguly will be assisted by former South African all-rounder Shaun Pollock and will oversee the Capitals' squad building at the upcoming player auction. This appointment highlights Ganguly’s transition from cricket administration and mentorship roles to an active coaching position in a major T20 league.