Kolkata Knight Riders and Head Coach Chandrakant Pandit Part Ways After Three Seasons

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have officially announced the departure of head coach Chandrakant Pandit after a three-season tenure.

Chandrakant Pandit's time with KKR comes to an end. © Sportzpics

Pandit joined the KKR franchise in August 2022, stepping in after Brendon McCullum's transition to the England Men's Test head coach position. Notably, Pandit spearheaded the team to a momentous victory in 2024 under the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer, securing the Tata IPL Championship after a decade-long wait.

"Mr. Chandrakant Pandit has decided to explore new opportunities and will not continue as Head Coach of Kolkata Knight Riders," the franchise stated in a release on Tuesday (July 29).

The statement further acknowledged Pandit's contributions: "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."

During Pandit's leadership, KKR achieved 22 wins out of 42 matches across three seasons, with 18 losses and 2 no-results. However, the 2025 season saw the team finish eighth, securing only five wins in 14 league games.

The franchise has yet to announce a replacement for Pandit.