Lillee joins Delhi Daredevils as bowling consultant

	Dennis Lillee will now share his fast bowling expertise with the Delhi Daredevils © GNNphoto

Dennis Lillee, the former Australian fast bowler, has signed with the Delhi Daredevils as a consultant.

"It feels great to be a part of GMR Sports [the company that owns the franchise] and Delhi Daredevils. I've known many of the young players in the Delhi Daredevils squad and am naturally delighted to be part of this team," Lillee told PTI. "While players like Glenn McGrath are legends by their own right, I am looking forward to work with upcoming talents such as Pradeep Sangwan and Yo Mahesh."

However, Cricinfo has learned that Lillee will continue to be involved with the MRF pace academy, where he is the main consultant and works on a tri-annual basis. With the Daredevils, his expertise will mainly be used after the end of the tournament's first edition, to sustain and improve upon the their preparations.

TA Sekar, Lillee's colleague at the MRF academy, and a member of the Daredevils' team-management, said Lillee's experience in tutoring bowlers would come in handy. "I've known Dennis for more than two decades now. His advice has helped groom hundreds of young fast bowlers in India and abroad. We are indeed fortunate to have him among us," he said.

Virender Sehwag, the Daredevils' captain, speaking about Lillee's appointment, said: "His presence in the Delhi Daredevils dressing room will no doubt bolster our resolve to win,"

Lillee will work in collaboration with fellow Australian Greg Shipperd, who took over as coach, having previously worked with Victoria in the 2007-08 domestic season in Australia.