Somerset 's new limited-overs captain Alfonso Thomas has agreed to coach Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League this month . Veteran seamer Thomas , still recovering from a broken ankle , is not yet fit for selection for Somerset 's first LV= County Championship fixture at home to Durham - and is therefore free , with his club 's blessing , to take up the short-term coaching appointment with Delhi until April 16 . Veteran Somerset seamer has agreed a deal to become Delhi Daredevils coach in the Indian Premier League . Somerset director of cricket Matthew Maynard said : 'The chance arose for him to take on a short-term coaching role at Delhi - which is great experience , should he wish to move into coaching in the future . ' Thomas will continue his rehabilitation in India in the hope of being fit again in time for Somerset 's second championship fixture against Middlesex at the end of this month . He said : ' I have enjoyed my time as a player in the IPL , and this is a great opportunity to gain coaching experience in the short term - and to work with Gary Kirsten - which I am really looking forward to ' .
Thomas to coach in Indian Premier League this month . Veteran Somerset bowler has agreed a deal with the Delhi Daredevils . 2015 edition of Indian Premier League to begin on April 8 .