Former India physiotherapist Patrick Farhart joins Delhi Capitals

Patrick Farhart, the India men's team physiotherapist till recently, has been roped in by IPL team Delhi Capitals for the 2020-2022 period. Farhart, whose four-year stint with India ended with the World Cup, has previously worked with Mumbai Indians and Kings XI Punjab in the IPL.

"I am delighted to be working in the Indian Premier League again," Farhart said. "Delhi Capitals is a team that has made some very positive changes in its setup over the last couple of years, and the result is there to see in the side's third-place finish in the 2019 season.

"It is certainly a team that is on its way up, and I am excited to be working with the players and support staff members in the upcoming seasons of the tournament."

Farhart, and fitness coach Shankar Basu, joined the Indian team in 2015 and stepped down following India's exit from the World Cup recently. They were reportedly offered fresh contracts with the Indian team but chose to move on.

Farhart has also previously worked with Australia, New South Wales, Sydney Sixers and Hampshire, besides working with major rugby and football teams in Australia.

"There is no doubt that he is among the best in the business," Delhi Capitals CEO Dhiraj Malhotra said. "Patrick not only has an enviable body of work, but he also commands tremendous amount of respect among cricketers. I am absolutely confident that our players will benefit hugely from Patrick's presence."