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Pretoria Capitals Name Sourav Ganguly Head Coach for SA20 Season 4

The former India captain steps into his first full-time coaching job to spearhead Pretoria’s reset after a poor 2025 campaign.

Former Indian cricketer and current BCCI (Board Of Control for Cricket in India) president Sourav Ganguly reacts during a press conference at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai, India, October 23, 2019. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas/File Photo
Sourav Ganguly is all set for a new role.
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Sourav Ganguly

Overview

  • Pretoria confirmed the appointment on August 24 via Instagram, calling Ganguly the new head coach of the Centurion-based franchise.
  • Jonathan Trott exited after a season with just two wins and a fifth-place finish, and he continues as Afghanistan’s head coach ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup.
  • Legendary South Africa pacer Shaun Pollock has been named assistant coach alongside Ganguly for the upcoming season.
  • The new coaching team’s first major milestone is the SA20 player auction on September 9 before Season 4 runs from December 26 to January 25.
  • Pretoria open their campaign on December 27 against Joburg Super Kings, with Ganguly arriving from a JSW Sports director-of-cricket role and prior Delhi Capitals stints.