Veteran coach Chandrakant Pandit, under whom Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) won their third Indian Premier League title in 2024, has parted ways with the franchise after being at the helm for three seasons.
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Veteran coach Chandrakant Pandit, under whom Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) won their third Indian Premier League title in 2024, has parted ways with the franchise after being at the helm for three seasons.
Pandit had replaced Brendon McCullum in August 2022, after the New Zealander took over as the head coach of the England Test team.
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“Mr. Chandrakant Pandit has decided to explore new opportunities and will not continue as head coach of Kolkata Knight Riders,” KKR said in a statement on Tuesday.
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“We are thankful for his invaluable contributions – including leading KKR to the IPL Championship in 2024 and helping build a strong, resilient squad. His leadership and discipline have left a lasting impact on the team. We wish him all the very best for the future,” the statement added.
Under the former India keeper-batter, KKR registered 22 wins from 42 games across three seasons while losing 18 (2 no-results). In the 2025 season, however, KKR finished eighth, winning only five of their 14 league outings.
The franchise is yet to announce a replacement for Pandit.
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