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The Hindu
8 hours ago
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- The Hindu
Chandrakant Pandit part ways with Kolkata Knight Riders after two-year stint
IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders on Tuesday (July 29, 2025) announced the departure of head coach Chandrakant Pandit, ending his two-year stint with the team following a disappointing 2025 season. Pandit, who guided KKR to their third IPL title in 2024, oversaw a sharp decline in fortunes this year with the side finishing eighth in the 2025 edition, matching their lowest ever finish in tournament 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." Pandit, a celebrated figure in Indian domestic cricket, was appointed KKR head coach ahead of the 2023 season. His first year in charge saw the team finish seventh, with regular skipper Shreyas Iyer missing the season due to injury. KKR bounced back in 2024 as Iyer returned to lead the side and franchise legend Gautam Gambhir rejoined the camp as mentor. Under Pandit's stewardship, KKR not only clinched the title but also registered the highest points tally and best net run rate (NRR) in their IPL history. However, the momentum fizzled out in 2025 as a poor run following the mega auction saw KKR win just five of their 14 league matches, crashing out of playoff contention with two games to spare.
Time of India
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Chandrakant Pandit steps down as Kolkata Knight Riders head coach, franchise thanks him for 2024 title
Kolkata Knight Riders ( KKR ) head coach Chandrakant Pandit on Tuesday parted ways with the franchise following a disappointing 2025 season, where the team managed to win only five of the 14 matches. Pandit's biggest achievement with the team came in 2024 when the franchise lifted the third IPL title after a gap of a decade. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category others MBA Design Thinking Data Science Product Management Healthcare Project Management Operations Management Degree healthcare Public Policy Cybersecurity Management CXO Artificial Intelligence PGDM Data Analytics Others MCA Digital Marketing Technology Finance Data Science Leadership Skills you'll gain: Duration: 16 Weeks Indian School of Business CERT - ISB Cybersecurity for Leaders Program India Starts on undefined Get Details However, 2025 saw a sharp decline in fortunes with the side finishing eighth in the 2025 edition, matching their lowest ever finish in tournament 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." Live Events — KKRiders (@KKRiders) Pandit is a respected figure in the Indian domestic circuits. He was appointed as the team's head coach ahead of the 2023 season. His first year in charge saw the team finish seventh, with regular skipper Shreyas Iyer missing the season due to injury. KKR bounced back in 2024 as Iyer returned to lead the side and franchise legend Gautam Gambhir rejoined the camp as mentor. In the successful, KKR not only clinched the title but also registered the highest points tally and best net run rate (NRR) in their IPL history. However, the momentum fizzled out in 2025 as a poor run following the mega auction saw KKR win just five of their 14 league matches, crashing out of playoff contention with two games to spare. Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
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First Post
12 hours ago
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- First Post
Chandrakant Pandit steps down as KKR head coach after poor IPL 2025 season
Kolkata Knight Riders have parted ways with head coach Chandrakant Pandit after a disappointing IPL 2025 season. Pandit, who led KKR to the 2024 title, leaves after two years at the helm. read more Abhishek Nayar with Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Chandrakant Pandit at a training session ahead of the team's home game against Gujarat Titans on Monday, 21 April. Image credit: Kolkata Knight Riders Kolkata: IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders on Tuesday announced the departure of head coach Chandrakant Pandit, ending his two-year stint with the team following a disappointing 2025 season. Pandit, who guided KKR to their third IPL title in 2024, oversaw a sharp decline in fortunes this year with the side finishing eighth in the 2025 edition, matching their lowest ever finish in tournament 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'. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD '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 figure in Indian domestic cricket, was appointed KKR head coach ahead of the 2023 season. His first year in charge saw the team finish seventh, with regular skipper Shreyas Iyer missing the season due to injury. KKR bounced back in 2024 as Iyer returned to lead the side and franchise legend Gautam Gambhir rejoined the camp as mentor. Under Pandit's stewardship, KKR not only clinched the title but also registered the highest points tally and best net run rate (NRR) in their IPL history. However, the momentum fizzled out in 2025 as a poor run following the mega auction saw KKR win just five of their 14 league matches, crashing out of playoff contention with two games to spare.
New Indian Express
13 hours ago
- Sport
- New Indian Express
Chandrakant Pandit parts ways with Kolkata Knight Riders after two-year stint
KOLKATA: Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders on Tuesday announced the departure of head coach Chandrakant Pandit, ending his two-year stint with the team following a disappointing 2025 season. Pandit, who guided KKR to their third IPL title in 2024, oversaw a sharp decline in fortunes this year with the side finishing eighth in the 2025 edition, matching their lowest ever finish in tournament history. " 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."
NDTV
15 hours ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Kolkata Knight Riders Part Ways With IPL-Winning Head Coach Chandrakant Pandit
Three-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have parted ways with head coach Chandrakant Pandit, two months after the conclusion of one of the franchise's worst seasons in history. Pandit was at the helm when KKR won the title in IPL 2024, but the side plummeted to their joint-worst finish of eighth in IPL 2025. Kolkata Knight Riders took to social media to confirm Pandit's departure, also stating that the 63-year-old has decided to "explore new opportunities". We wish you the best for your future endeavours, Chandu Sir PS: Once a Knight, always a Knight. Kolkata will always be your home — KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) July 29, 2025 "Mr. Chandrakant Pandit has decided to explore new opportunities and will not continue as Head Coach of Kolkata Knight Riders," the franchise said in a statement. "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 further said. Pandit was appointed as head coach of the Knight Riders in August 2022, looking ahead to the 2023 season. A serial winner in Indian domestic cricket, Pandit could only manage a seventh-place finish in IPL 2023, with then-team captain Shreyas Iyer missing the season due to injury. Upon the return of Iyer as captain and Gautam Gambhir as team mentor, Pandit steered KKR to a dominant title win in IPL 2024. KKR set a record for the most number of points achieved in a single season in the franchise's history, and also set the record for the highest net-run-rate (NRR) achieved by any IPL team in a league season. However, following the mega auction, KKR went on to have a season to forget in IPL 2025. The franchise finished in eight spot, their joint-worst in IPL history. KKR won only five out of their 14 league games in IPL 2025, crashing out of playoff contention with two games remaining.
