Follow UsKolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have parted ways with head coach Chandrakant Pandit two months after the conclusion of the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL), in which the side finished eighth.
Pandit, head coach of Madhya Pradesh, was appointed as KKR head coach after IPL 2022, and his tenure got off to an indifferent start, with the Knight Riders finishing 7th in IPL 2023. However, an extraordinary turnaround saw KKR lift the title in IPL 2024, their first trophy in a decade. But after another middling season, the franchise have parted ways with Pandit.
“Mr. Chandrakant Pandit has decided to explore new opportunities and will not continue as Head Coach of Kolkata Knight Riders,” KKR said in a release.
“We are thankful for his invaluable contributions – including leading KKR to the TATA 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.”
Meanwhile, there are also reports suggesting that KKR are set to part ways with bowling coach Bharat Arun as well. However, there’s been no official confirmation on this front.