Kolkata: Kolkata Knight Riders’ head coach Chandrakant Pandit with gamers Rovman Powell and Quinton de Kock throughout a observe session forward of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 cricket match. File. | Photo Credit: PTI
Pandit, who guided KKR to their third IPL title in 2024, oversaw a pointy decline in fortunes this yr with the aspect ending eighth within the 2025 version, matching their lowest ever end in match historical past.
“Mr. Chandrakant Pandit has decided to explore new opportunities and will not continue as Head Coach of Kolkata Knight Riders,” KKR stated in a publish shared on ‘X’.
“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.” Pandit, a celebrated determine in Indian home cricket, was appointed KKR head coach forward of the 2023 season. His first yr in cost noticed the group end seventh, with common skipper Shreyas Iyer lacking the season attributable to damage.
KKR bounced again in 2024 as Iyer returned to steer the aspect and franchise legend Gautam Gambhir rejoined the camp as mentor. Under Pandit’s stewardship, KKR not solely clinched the title but additionally registered the very best factors tally and finest internet run charge (NRR) of their IPL historical past.
However, the momentum fizzled out in 2025 as a poor run following the mega public sale noticed KKR win simply 5 of their 14 league matches, crashing out of playoff competition with two video games to spare.
Published – July 30, 2025 01:10 am IST
