KKR New Coach: IPL 2023: Kolkata Knight Riders have roped in Chandrakant Pandit as their new coach for IPL 2023. He will replace Brendon McCullum who took up England Test coach’s job. Pandit is a revered Indian coach, who recently led Madhya Pradesh to their maiden Ranji Trophy title last season. Follow IPL 2023 LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN.
Chandrakant Pandit will join hands with former India bowling coach Bharat Arun, who has established a great supply line of Indian fast bowlers. Having known KKR captain Shreyas Iyer through the days of Azad Maidan, Pandit is well versed with his skills. Pandit has also worked with the likes of Umesh Yadav, Ajinkya Rahane, Venkatesh Iyer and most of the Indian players in IPL.
However, Chandrakant Pandit will continue to coach Madhya Pradesh for the entire 2022-23 domestic season before taking charge of Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of IPL 2023.
KKR New Coach: Kolkata Knight Riders rope in Ranji Trophy winning coach Chandrakant Pandit as Brendon McCullum replacement, Follow LIVE Updates
🚨 We have a new HEAD COACH!
Welcome to the Knight Riders Family, Chandrakant Pandit 💜👏🏻 pic.twitter.com/Eofkz1zk6a
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) August 17, 2022
KKR New Coach: Kolkata Knight Riders rope in Ranji Trophy winning coach Chandrakant Pandit as Brendon McCullum replacement, Follow LIVE Updates
IPL 2023: KKR Support Staff:
- Head Coach: Chandrakant Pandit
- Bowling Coach: Bharat Arun
- Assistant Coach: Abhishek Nayar
- Mentor: David Hussey
- Fielding Coach: James Foster
- Assistant Bowling Coach: Omkar Salvi
Making the announcement, Venky Mysore, CEO of KKR said, “We are very excited that Chandu is joining the Knight Riders family to lead us through the next phase of our journey. His deep commitment to what he does and his track record of success in domestic cricket, is there for everyone to see. We are looking forward to his partnership with our skipper Shreyas Iyer, which promises to be an exciting one.”
Accepting the new challenge, Chandrakant Pandit said, “It’s a great honour and privilege to be given this responsibility. I have heard from players and others who have been associated with the Knight Riders, about the family culture, as well as the tradition of success that has been created. I am excited about the quality of the support staff and the players who are part of the set up and I am looking forward to this opportunity with all humility and positive expectations.”
KKR New Coach: Kolkata Knight Riders rope in Ranji Trophy winning coach Chandrakant Pandit as Brendon McCullum replacement, Follow LIVE Updates
