Chandrakant Pandit has been named as KKR’s new head coach
Chandrakant Pandit has been selected as KKR’s new head coach.
The IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) named Chandrakant Pandit as their new head coach on Thursday. Pandit, who has coached many local teams to success, recently led Madhya Pradesh to their first Ranji Trophy triumph. He takes over for Brendon McCullum.
🚨 We have a new HEAD COACH!
Welcome to the Knight Riders Family, Chandrakant Pandit 💜👏🏻 pic.twitter.com/Eofkz1zk6a
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) August 17, 2022
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“It’s a wonderful honour and privilege to be given this job,” Pandit remarked, accepting the new assignment. I’ve heard about the Knight Riders’ family culture and the success tradition from players and others who have been affiliated with the team.”
“I am delighted about the calibre of the support staff and players on the team, and I am looking forward to this opportunity with humility and optimism.”
“We are thrilled that Chandu has agreed to join the Knight Riders family to guide us through the next stage of our adventure.” Everyone can see his great devotion to what he does and his track record of success in domestic cricket. “We are looking forward to his collaboration with our captain Shreyas Iyer, which promises to be interesting,” said KKR CEO Venky Mysore.