Chandrakant Pandit quits as KKR head coach after 2-year stint

Chandrakant Pandit has quit as the head coach of Kolkata Knight Riders, the three-time IPL champions announced on Tuesday.

'Mr. Chandrakant Pandit has decided to explore new opportunities and will not continue as Head Coach of Kolkata Knight Riders,' KKR posted on X.

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.'

Pandit, who guided KKR to their third IPL title in 2024, ended his two-year stint following the team's poor run in IPL 2025, as they managed only five wins from 14 matches -- their lowest finish in IPL history.

Pandit, a popular coach in the Indian domestic cricket, was appointed KKR head coach ahead of IPL 2023. In his first year in charge, KKR finished seventh, after captain Shreyas Iyer missed the season because of injury.

However, they staged a great comeback a year later, to clinch the IPL 2024 after Gautam Gambhir rejoined KKR as team mentor.