Three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) made major changes after a disappointing IPL 2025 season. The Kolkata -Franchise has said goodbye to Chandrakant Pandit, which only became the second Indian head coach after Ashish Nehra to win an IPL title, together with bowling coach Bharat Arun.
Chandrakant Pandit took over as head coach of Kolkata Knight Riders in August 2022. He was with the team for three IPL seasons from 2023 to 2025. KKR took their third IPL title by beating Sunrisers Hyderabad during the IPL 2024 season.
However, the team had a disappointing performance in the following season and finished eighth in the rankings with only five wins from 14 games.
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After three seasons, KKR is divergent with head coach Chandrakant Pandit
Chandrakant Pandit was appointed as head coach of Kolkata Knight Riders in 2022, to replace Brendon McCullum after it had taken over the test side of England.
After his departure, KKR shared a message about X. The franchise recognized his role to guide the team to their IPL title 2024 and has credited him to build a strong, disciplined unit. They expressed gratitude for his contributions and wished him success in his future efforts.
We wish you the best for your future efforts, Chandu Sir 🤗
PS: Once a knight, always a knight. Kolkata will always be your house 💜 pic.twitter.com/GF0LXX5FIZ
– Kolkataknightriders (@kkriders) July 29, 2025
Bharat Arun came to KKR in 2022 after a successful term of office as the bowling coach of India
Bharat Arun joined Kolkata Knight Riders in 2022 after his successful term of office as Bowling Coach of India. The combination of Arun, Pandit, Mentor Gautam Gambhir and Captain Shreyas Iyer played a crucial role in the winning campaign of KKR.
Arun is considered one of the best bowling coaches in India. He previously served as the bowling coach of the national team from 2014 to 2015 and again from 2017 to the conclusion of the World Cup 2021 T20.
Bharat Arun brings a wealth of experience after he had roles on the National Cricket Academy and as India’s U-19 coach. He also worked closely with the young bowlers of KKR, including Harshit Rana and Vaibhav Arora.
Harshit has already made his debut for India in the formats, while Vaibhav appeared as KKR’s Joint-Hogste Wicket-Taker in IPL 2025.
Bharat Arun will probably replace Eric Simons as CSK Bowling Coach
Chennai Super Kings have been set to make changes before IPL 2026. Bharat Arun will probably become a member of the franchise as their new bowling coach, to replace old coach Eric Simons. Although CSK officials have not officially confirmed the move, the Times of India has reported that Arun will take over the role.
LuckNow Super Giants (LSG) Skipper and Wicketkeeper-Batter RishabH Pant responded on Instagram Post by Cricket Addictor with a comment: “@luckNowsupergiants perhaps 😁😁AR”. It quickly caught the attention of fans on social media.
🚨 Big Breaking for IPL 2026 🚨 [Gaurav Gupta from TOI]
Kolkata Knight Riders has a partial ways with Chandrakant Pandit.
Bharat Arun is probably the bowling coach of Chennai Super Kings. pic.twitter.com/emvlhk1cn6
– Johns. (@Criccrazyjohns) July 29, 2025
CSK finished at the bottom of the table with only four wins of 14 games in 2025. The team struggled with injuries and overwhelming versions during the campaign. Ruturaj Gaikwad’s injury halfway through the season forced Mrs. Dhoni to return as a captain.
Since 2018, Eric Simons has been part of the CSK arrangement and Sridharan Sriram has been introduced as an assistant -bowling coach for IPL 2025. The franchise aims to rebuild important problems in his support staff after a forgetful season.
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