KKR’s big shock before IPL 2026, key members of the team become separate

There is still a lot of time left for the next season of IPL to start. Earlier, IPL 2024 winner Kolkata Knight Riders have suffered a major setback. Actually, head coach Chandrakant Pandit has decided to separate from the franchise. He was appointed the head coach of the team in August 2022. Pandit replaced Brendon McCullum. In 2026, he will no longer play the role of coach for this team.

Let me tell you that the team’s performance in IPL 2025 was quite disappointing. Under the captaincy of Ajinkya Rahane, the team was not able to make a place in the playoffs. KKR had won only 5 out of 14 matches and stood at the eighth position in the points table. Fans were unhappy with the team’s such poor performance.

KKR has explained Chandrakant’s separation from the team through its official X account. According to the franchise, Chandrakant has taken this decision to find new opportunities. The franchise wrote off his head coach.

KKR wrote that Chandrakant Pandit will no longer remain as the head coach of KKR. He has decided to find new opportunities. We are grateful to his contribution. Especially in 2024 to help the team to get an IPL title and to help create a strong, combative team. His leadership ability and discipline have left a profound impact on the team. We wish for his future.