Chandrakant Pandit steps down as KKR head coach after disappointing 2025 season
Updated On: 29 July, 2025 07:11 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondent
Pandit, a highly respected figure in Indian domestic cricket, took over the reins as KKR head coach ahead of the 2023 season. His first year in charge was a challenging one, with the side finishing seventh as regular captain Shreyas Iyer missed the season due to injury
Kolkata Knight Riders coach Chandrakant Pandit during a training session (Photo: PTI)
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have announced the departure of head coach Chandrakant Pandit, bringing an end to his two-year tenure with the franchise. The decision follows a disappointing 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign in which KKR finished eighth, equalling their lowest-ever standing in the tournament's history.
"Mr. Chandrakant Pandit has decided to explore new opportunities and will not continue as Head Coach of Kolkata Knight Riders," KKR said in a post 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."
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