Kolkata: Two-time IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders have announced the name of their team’s new head coach for the upcoming season. Test cricketer Chandrakant Pandit, who has made teams like Vidarbha and Madhya Pradesh Ranji champions in recent times. Has been appointed as the new head coach of the team. He will replace Bendon McCullum. Who left his post after becoming the head coach of the England team after last season.

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Chandrakant Pandit has the formula to win the title

Under McCullum’s coach, the KKR team reached the final of the IPL in the year 2021 where it had to face defeat in the title match against Chennai Super Kings. In such a situation, the team management has expressed confidence in a coach who has the skills to win the title.

Eager to take responsibility

After appointed as the head coach of KKR. Chandrakant Pandit said, it is a matter of great honor and pride for me to get this responsibility. From players who associated with Kolkata Knight Riders, I have heard about the family culture. And the success tradition that has been created. I extremely impressed with the quality of the players. And the support staff that have been associated with the team. I look forward to fulfilling this responsibility with a positive attitude and heart.

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Success in domestic cricket is well known

KKR CEO Venky Mysore said on the appointment of Chandrakant Pandit as Head Coach. We are all excited that Chandu is joining KKR’s family for the next leg of the journey. He has a deep commitment to what he does. His record of success in domestic cricket well known. We look forward to his partnership with our skipper Shreyas Iyer. Which would be very encouraging.