Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and head coach Chandrakant Pandit have decided to part ways after three seasons. Pandit had joined KKR in 2022 when he replaced Brendon McCullum who had taken up the job as England's Test coach. Pandit was appointed as KKR coach after he guided Madhya Pradesh to domestic Ranji Trophy title in 2021. It was MP's first ever Ranji title in history of India's domestic cricket.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-vs-pak-asia-cup-2025-what-happens-if-bcci-says-no-to-playing-pakistan-1753796473943">BCCI yet to decide on India vs Pak in Asia Cup. What happens if board says no</a>&nbsp;"Mr. Chandrakant Pandit has decided to explore new opportunities and will not continue as Head Coach of Kolkata Knight Riders," the franchise said in a statement on Tuesday (July 29). We are thankful for his invaluable contributions - including leading KKR to the Tata IPL Championship in 2024 and helping build a strong, resilient squad. His leadership and discipline have left a lasting impact on the team. We wish him all the very best for the future."Under Pandit, KKR won a title in IPL 2024 - their first in a decade. The previous two titles for KKR came in IPL 2012 and 2014 with Gautam Gambhir as skipper. The Indian head coach was the mentor of the franchise in 2024 before he took up the job with the Indian team.Under Pandit, KKR played 42 matches across three seasons and won 22 of them. The franchise lost 18 games and two ended in no results. The franchise is yet to name a replacement for Pandit as head coach but several media reports claim it to be the former KKR player Eoin Morgan whose last season in IPL came for KKR in 2021.Morgan's career highlight is taking England to their maiden ODI World Cup victory in 2019 as skipper. England won the thrilling final at Lord's against New Zealand on the boundary counts after the regular game and super over ended in a tie.

Under Pandit, KKR won a title in IPL 2024 - their first in a decade. The previous two titles for KKR came in IPL 2012 and 2014 with Gautam Gambhir as skipper. The Indian head coach was the mentor of the franchise in 2024 before he took up the job with the Indian team.

Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and head coach Chandrakant Pandit have decided to part ways after three seasons. Pandit had joined KKR in 2022 when he replaced Brendon McCullum who had taken up the job as England's Test coach. Pandit was appointed as KKR coach after he guided Madhya Pradesh to domestic Ranji Trophy title in 2021. It was MP's first ever Ranji title in history of India's domestic cricket. Also Read - BCCI yet to decide on India vs Pak in Asia Cup. What happens if board says no "Mr. Chandrakant Pandit has decided to explore new opportunities and will not continue as Head Coach of Kolkata Knight Riders," the franchise said in a statement on Tuesday (July 29). We are thankful for his invaluable contributions - including leading KKR to the Tata IPL Championship in 2024 and helping build a strong, resilient squad. His leadership and discipline have left a lasting impact on the team. We wish him all the very best for the future." Under Pandit, KKR won a title in IPL 2024 - their first in a decade. The previous two titles for KKR came in IPL 2012 and 2014 with Gautam Gambhir as skipper. The Indian head coach was the mentor of the franchise in 2024 before he took up the job with the Indian team. Under Pandit, KKR played 42 matches across three seasons and won 22 of them. The franchise lost 18 games and two ended in no results. The franchise is yet to name a replacement for Pandit as head coach but several media reports claim it to be the former KKR player Eoin Morgan whose last season in IPL came for KKR in 2021. Morgan's career highlight is taking England to their maiden ODI World Cup victory in 2019 as skipper. England won the thrilling final at Lord's against New Zealand on the boundary counts after the regular game and super over ended in a tie.

Under Pandit, KKR won a title in IPL 2024 - their first in a decade. The previous two titles for KKR came in IPL 2012 and 2014 with Gautam Gambhir as skipper. The Indian head coach was the mentor of the franchise in 2024 before he took up the job with the Indian team.

Kolkata Knight Riders, coach Chandrakant Pandit part ways after three IPL seasons

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/kolkata-knight-riders-kkr" rel="dofollow">Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)</a> head coach Chandrakant Pandit has backed team captain <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ajinkya-rahane" rel="dofollow">Ajinkya Rahane</a> in batting for favourable playing conditions at home in IPL 2025 amid Eden Gardens pitch controversy. Days after Rahane spoke openly about wanting home pitches favouring his bowling attack after earlier reports of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-kkr-pitch-curator-does-u-turn-in-ajinkya-rahane-episode-says-those-who-are-accusing-me-sujan-mukherjee-8898729" rel="dofollow">KKR pitch curator Sujan Mukherjee denying accepting any such request</a> made headlines, team coach Pandit said who wouldn&rsquo;t be happy about that.
KKR has played two matches thus far this season, losing one (against RCB in the tournament opener) and winning the other against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati.&nbsp;
With them playing host to Mumbai Indians (MI) in another marquee match this season on Monday, the KKR coach said he would love to have the pitch (on offer) that benefits his team but agrees he or even the management has no control over preparing it during any stage in the competition.
"Who will not be happy about that? I mean, this is a simple answer," Pandit replied when asked if all IPL teams should be allowed to have a say in conditions for the home matches.&nbsp;
"See, as a coach, as a team management, whatever the surface has been provided to us, we play. The control, of course, that will be under [the] curator. And at this moment, the focus is definitely going to be on the next game tomorrow, which we are playing [against MI]," he added.
<h2>Pandit denies team&rsquo;s role in deciding pitch&rsquo;s nature</h2>
Although several prominent names in the cricket world, including broadcasters Harsha Bhogle and Simon Doull, have voiced for teams being right in asking for favourable conditions for their home games in this cash-rich league, the KKR head coach denied his team or franchise&rsquo;s role in deciding everything that happens on the ground.
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&ldquo;No. In charge of everything at the ground&hellip; I don't know. That doesn't mean that they [the franchises] have control of preparing wickets. I mean, ultimately, I don't know what is the system in different states or different grounds, whether the control is with the franchise.&nbsp;
&ldquo;But, at the moment, what I understand is the surface which is given to us, as a team management, as a coach, as a captain, probably we expect something [helpful] to be provided. So, that's all,&rdquo; he continued.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, KKR pitch curator Mukherjee revealed what happened behind the scenes.
"As per the BCCI guidelines, it is clearly mentioned that the pitch and ground preparation for all IPL regular season matches is the responsibility of the chief curator of the host association under the guidance from the BCCI-appointed venue curator, and they will be the sole decision-maker regarding the nomination of practice and match pitches, as is the case for first-class matches in India," Mukherjee said in a chat with RevSportz.&nbsp;
"It is also instructed that the franchises and players shall not have any say in the preparation of the wicket. The BCCI chief curator is available to give any advice that is required, and will also be able to intervene if any issues arise,&rdquo; he continued.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: KKR has played two matches thus far this season, losing one (against RCB in the tournament opener) and winning the other against Rajasthan Royals.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) head coach Chandrakant Pandit has backed team captain Ajinkya Rahane in batting for favourable playing conditions at home in IPL 2025 amid Eden Gardens pitch controversy. Days after Rahane spoke openly about wanting home pitches favouring his bowling attack after earlier reports of KKR pitch curator Sujan Mukherjee denying accepting any such request made headlines, team coach Pandit said who wouldn’t be happy about that. KKR has played two matches thus far this season, losing one (against RCB in the tournament opener) and winning the other against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati. With them playing host to Mumbai Indians (MI) in another marquee match this season on Monday, the KKR coach said he would love to have the pitch (on offer) that benefits his team but agrees he or even the management has no control over preparing it during any stage in the competition. "Who will not be happy about that? I mean, this is a simple answer," Pandit replied when asked if all IPL teams should be allowed to have a say in conditions for the home matches. "See, as a coach, as a team management, whatever the surface has been provided to us, we play. The control, of course, that will be under [the] curator. And at this moment, the focus is definitely going to be on the next game tomorrow, which we are playing [against MI]," he added. Pandit denies team’s role in deciding pitch’s nature Although several prominent names in the cricket world, including broadcasters Harsha Bhogle and Simon Doull, have voiced for teams being right in asking for favourable conditions for their home games in this cash-rich league, the KKR head coach denied his team or franchise’s role in deciding everything that happens on the ground. Also read | IPL 2025: Who is Aniket Verma, SRH’s newest star who loves hitting sixes for fun “No. In charge of everything at the ground… I don't know. That doesn't mean that they [the franchises] have control of preparing wickets. I mean, ultimately, I don't know what is the system in different states or different grounds, whether the control is with the franchise. “But, at the moment, what I understand is the surface which is given to us, as a team management, as a coach, as a captain, probably we expect something [helpful] to be provided. So, that's all,” he continued. Meanwhile, KKR pitch curator Mukherjee revealed what happened behind the scenes. "As per the BCCI guidelines, it is clearly mentioned that the pitch and ground preparation for all IPL regular season matches is the responsibility of the chief curator of the host association under the guidance from the BCCI-appointed venue curator, and they will be the sole decision-maker regarding the nomination of practice and match pitches, as is the case for first-class matches in India," Mukherjee said in a chat with RevSportz. "It is also instructed that the franchises and players shall not have any say in the preparation of the wicket. The BCCI chief curator is available to give any advice that is required, and will also be able to intervene if any issues arise,” he continued. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: KKR coach backs Rahane over ‘Eden Gardens pitch controversy’, bats for ‘favourable home conditions’

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)&nbsp;mentor Gautam Gambhir has opened up on the criticism levelled against head coach Chandrakant Pandit for his 'militant style' coaching. Gambhir said his working relationship with Pandit had been good so far and that he had no clue why such things were said against him.

Former KKR all-rounder&nbsp;David Wiese recently said all was not right in the KKR dressing room during the team's struggles last season.&nbsp;Pandit was appointed the KKR coach after enjoying successful stints in Indian domestic circles, having won the Ranji Trophy with Mumbai, Madhya Pradesh and Vidarbha. However, Wiese said Pandit's 'militant' style of coaching did not go down well with certain foreign players.&nbsp;

"I have not heard about any criticism. It's been early days, and my working relationship with him has been really very good. Hopefully, it will continue that way," Gambhir was quoted as saying by Times Now.

"Whatever has been said, I have no clue about it. I think he has been pretty successful in first-class cricket, and that is the reason why he has got this opportunity. So far, it has been really good working with him," he added.&nbsp;

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<h2>What did Wiese allege?</h2>

Speaking on the&nbsp;Hitman for Hire: A year in the life of a franchise cricketer&nbsp;podcast, Wiese said the arrival of Pandit had changed the dynamics inside the dressing room.

"There were certain issues going on behind the scenes in the team. Guys weren't happy with certain things that were going on, and a lot of the times, it was a tough changing room. There was a new coach coming in and he liked to do things a certain way, and that didn't sit well with the players," said Wiese.&nbsp;

"Guys were frustrated because a lot changed, and the coach brought in things that he thought would bring success. But as an overseas player, they sometimes don't sit well. He's known in India as a fairly militant type of coach, a strict disciplinarian," said Wiese.&nbsp;

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Earlier this month, Punjab Kings batter Ashutosh Sharma also alleged that it was Pandit who curtailed his career from going forward after the pair had a falling out.&nbsp;

"I would go to the gym and retire to my hotel room. I was sinking into depression and no one told me what my fault was. A new coach had joined Madhya Pradesh and he had strong likes and dislikes and despite scoring 90 odd in 45 balls in a trial match, I was dropped from the team," Ashutosh said without naming the coach.&nbsp;

A job offer from Railways helped Ashutosh get his cricketing career back on track and he single-handedly powered the franchise to win against Gujarat Titans by smashing a 17-ball 31-run cameo.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) mentor Gautam Gambhir has opened up on the criticism levelled against head coach Chandrakant Pandit for his 'militant style' coaching.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) mentor Gautam Gambhir has opened up on the criticism levelled against head coach Chandrakant Pandit for his 'militant style' coaching. Gambhir said his working relationship with Pandit had been good so far and that he had no clue why such things were said against him. Former KKR all-rounder David Wiese recently said all was not right in the KKR dressing room during the team's struggles last season. Pandit was appointed the KKR coach after enjoying successful stints in Indian domestic circles, having won the Ranji Trophy with Mumbai, Madhya Pradesh and Vidarbha. However, Wiese said Pandit's 'militant' style of coaching did not go down well with certain foreign players. "I have not heard about any criticism. It's been early days, and my working relationship with him has been really very good. Hopefully, it will continue that way," Gambhir was quoted as saying by Times Now. "Whatever has been said, I have no clue about it. I think he has been pretty successful in first-class cricket, and that is the reason why he has got this opportunity. So far, it has been really good working with him," he added. Also read | All not well in KKR? David Wiese opens up on Chandu Pandit’s ‘militant’ coaching style What did Wiese allege? Speaking on the Hitman for Hire: A year in the life of a franchise cricketer podcast, Wiese said the arrival of Pandit had changed the dynamics inside the dressing room. "There were certain issues going on behind the scenes in the team. Guys weren't happy with certain things that were going on, and a lot of the times, it was a tough changing room. There was a new coach coming in and he liked to do things a certain way, and that didn't sit well with the players," said Wiese. "Guys were frustrated because a lot changed, and the coach brought in things that he thought would bring success. But as an overseas player, they sometimes don't sit well. He's known in India as a fairly militant type of coach, a strict disciplinarian," said Wiese. Also read | IPL 2024: Virat Kohli says people disappointed after he hugged Gautam Gambhir, Naveen-ul-Haq Earlier this month, Punjab Kings batter Ashutosh Sharma also alleged that it was Pandit who curtailed his career from going forward after the pair had a falling out. "I would go to the gym and retire to my hotel room. I was sinking into depression and no one told me what my fault was. A new coach had joined Madhya Pradesh and he had strong likes and dislikes and despite scoring 90 odd in 45 balls in a trial match, I was dropped from the team," Ashutosh said without naming the coach. A job offer from Railways helped Ashutosh get his cricketing career back on track and he single-handedly powered the franchise to win against Gujarat Titans by smashing a 17-ball 31-run cameo. (With inputs from agencies)

Gautam Gambhir opens up on ‘militant coach’ Chandrakant Pandit’s KKR reign

Former Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder David Wiese has revealed that all was not right in the dressing room during the franchise's struggles last season. The two-time champions finished seventh on the points table and failed to qualify for the playoffs.

Former Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder David Wiese has revealed that all was not right in the dressing room during the franchise's struggles last season. The two-time champions finished seventh on the points table and failed to qualify for the playoffs. Speaking on the Hitman for Hire: A year in the life of a franchise cricketer podcast, Wiese said the arrival of new coach Chandrakant Pandit certainly changed the dynamics in the KKR change room. "There were certain issues going on behind the scenes in the team. Guys weren't happy with certain things that were going on, and a lot of the times, it was a tough changing room. There was a new coach coming in and he liked to do things a certain way, and that didn't sit well with the players," said Wiese. Pandit was appointed the KKR coach after enjoying successful stints in Indian domestic circles, having won the Ranji Trophy with Mumbai, Madhya Pradesh and Vidarbha. However, Wiese said Pandit's 'militant' style of coaching did not go down well with certain foreign players. "Guys were frustrated because a lot changed, and the coach brought in things that he thought would bring success. But as an overseas player, they sometimes don't sit well. He's known in India as a fairly militant type of coach, a strict disciplinarian," said Wiese. "The overseas guys who've played all over the world don't need someone coming in and telling him how to behave and what to wear and what to do. I was chill with it, but there were players more stubborn than me," he added. CEO picks the XI Notably, this is not the first instance when reports of struggles within the KKR dressing room have emerged. In 2022, KKR captain Shreyas Iyer revealed that CEO Venky Mysore was involved in picking the playing XIs. “We discuss with the coaches, obviously CEO (Venky Mysore) is also involved in team selection. Especially, Baz (Brendon McCullum) goes to the players and tells them if they are not playing," said Iyer during one of the post-match presentations. However, in the very next match, Iyer clarified that his statement was misconstrued. "I want to clarify from the last interview. When I took the CEO's name, I wanted basically to say he's there to console players sitting out. Really tough for us as well when we select the teams," said Iyer. Also read | IPL 2024: KKR hold nerves to win thriller against SRH despite Klaasen’s heroics KKR did not help Kuldeep Meanwhile, Kuldeep Yadav's childhood coach Kapil Pandey said that KKR did not back the leg-spinner when he was going through a slump. “The dip started when he was not given a chance by KKR. But he kept working," said Pandey “Sadly, he was not given a chance again for KKR. I can vividly recall the conversation, he told me ‘Sir, I don’t know what is happening.’ I told him to keep calm, this is cricket, and this sport tests you nine out of the 10 times’. It was challenging for him because he wanted to make a comeback. With no game time, he was not able to show the things he has worked upon,” he added. After six seasons with KKR, Kuldeep was picked up by Delhi Capitals in 2022 and his performance has improved considerably. (With inputs from agencies)

All not well in KKR? David Wiese opens up on Chandu Pandit’s ‘militant’ coaching style

Former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer recently took to social media in a bid to offer his two cents on the appointment of Chandrakant Pandit as the head coach of popular IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders. He hilariously drew parallels between Pandit and Shah Rukh Khan's character in the hit Bollywood flick,&nbsp;Chak De India.

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Jaffer took to Twitter and congratulated Pandit on his appointment, quipping, "Happy for [Chandrakant Pandit] bhai! To the KKR players unfamiliar with his coaching style, I'd suggest watching [Shah Rukh Khan] in Chak de India will help ?? #IPL."

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Happy for Chandu bhai! To the KKR players unfamiliar with his coaching style, I'd suggest watching <a href="https://twitter.com/iamsrk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@iamsrk</a> in Chak de India will help 😉 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPL</a> <a href="https://t.co/myaxTQyzUe">https://t.co/myaxTQyzUe</a>
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Discussing his appointment as the KKR frontman, Pandit admitted that he was excited to take control of the reigns of a franchise that has previously enjoyed great success in the league and has the potential to make its way to the top again.

"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 setup and I am looking forward to this opportunity with all humility and positive expectations."

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Pandit, who is widely recognised as one of the most celebrated coaches in the domestic cricketing circuit, recently assumed his position at the helm of the Kolkata Knight Riders' ship. KKR were looking to fill the void that was left by the outgoing Brendon McCullum, who will now pilot the English Test outfit to glory.

The franchise has made it to the top of the IPL food chain on two occasions, with their most recent triumphant outing in the league coming way back in 2014. The Kolkata-based outfit will now look to Pandit to lead them to glory as he did&nbsp;Madhya Pradesh's team to their maiden Ranji trophy during the 2021-2022 season by beating the 41-time champions, Mumbai.

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Former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer recently took to social media in a bid to offer his two cents on the appointment of Chandrakant Pandit as the head coach of popular IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders.

Former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer recently took to social media in a bid to offer his two cents on the appointment of Chandrakant Pandit as the head coach of popular IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders. He hilariously drew parallels between Pandit and Shah Rukh Khan's character in the hit Bollywood flick, Chak De India. ALSO READ: Pakistan Super League to clash with IPL in 2025, here's why Jaffer took to Twitter and congratulated Pandit on his appointment, quipping, "Happy for [Chandrakant Pandit] bhai! To the KKR players unfamiliar with his coaching style, I'd suggest watching [Shah Rukh Khan] in Chak de India will help ?? #IPL." Happy for Chandu bhai! To the KKR players unfamiliar with his coaching style, I'd suggest watching @iamsrk in Chak de India will help 😉 #IPL https://t.co/myaxTQyzUe — Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) August 17, 2022 × Discussing his appointment as the KKR frontman, Pandit admitted that he was excited to take control of the reigns of a franchise that has previously enjoyed great success in the league and has the potential to make its way to the top again. "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 setup and I am looking forward to this opportunity with all humility and positive expectations." ALSO READ: Will cricketers only play IPL or Big Bash? Kapil Dev wants ICC to protect Test and ODI cricket Pandit, who is widely recognised as one of the most celebrated coaches in the domestic cricketing circuit, recently assumed his position at the helm of the Kolkata Knight Riders' ship. KKR were looking to fill the void that was left by the outgoing Brendon McCullum, who will now pilot the English Test outfit to glory. The franchise has made it to the top of the IPL food chain on two occasions, with their most recent triumphant outing in the league coming way back in 2014. The Kolkata-based outfit will now look to Pandit to lead them to glory as he did Madhya Pradesh's team to their maiden Ranji trophy during the 2021-2022 season by beating the 41-time champions, Mumbai.

Former India player hilariously draws parallels between Shah Rukh Khan and KKR head coach Chandrakant Pandit

Madhya Pradesh defeated 41-time champions Mumbai in the final to lift their maiden Ranji Trophy title at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday (June 26). The Aditya Shrivastava-led side needed to chase down the target of 108 runs within two sessions on the fifth day of the final on Sunday and they did it with more than one session to spare to outclass domestic giants Mumbai for their first-ever title.

While a number of players starred for Madya Pradesh throughout the tournament, it is head coach Chandrakant Pandit who deserves a lot of credit for the team's memorable triumph. Pandit, one of the most successful coaches in the Indian domestic circuit, certainly knows how to win the Ranji Trophy as he has now won as six Ranji titles as head coach.

The former India player guided Mumbai to three titles, Vidarbha to two titles and Madhya Pradesh to their only Ranji Trophy title in what has been an illustrious career as a coach. Pandit has taken over as MP's head coach last year and made the team a force to reckon with in India's premier domestic competition this season.

Team India star Dinesh Karthik heaped praise on Pandit for his excellent record as a coach and compared him to the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson. The former Manchester United manager guided the English Premier League (EPL) giants to a remarkable 13 Premier League and 2 Champions League titles during his stint at Old Trafford.

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"Lovely pictures @BCCI, Couldn't be happier for CHANDU sir . Amazing, Understanding personality traits, Preparing them accordingly, Using them tactically to win championships. ALEX FERGUSON of RANJI trophy #GOAT," Karthik wrote in a tweet. The likes of Wasim Jaffer, Ravi Shastri and R Ashwin also hailed Pandit for his incredible success.

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Interestingly, Pandit as captain of the Madhya Pradesh side during his playing days had come close to delivering the team's first Ranji Trophy title in the 1998-99 season. However, he missed out on becoming the first captain to win the trophy for Madhya Pradesh after losing in the final at the same Chinnaswamy Stadium back then.

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However, on Sunday, Madhya Pradesh won the title after beating Mumbai to script a fairytale redemption for their head coach. Pandit said winning the title at the same ground after 23 years felt like a dream. "It is a great memory that I had left 23 years back (he lost the Ranji Trophy final as MP captain in 1998-99) and it is a blessing that I come back here, and winning this trophy was fabulous. It is emotional because I missed out as captain on the same ground," said the MP head coach.

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Madhya Pradesh defeated 41-time champions Mumbai in the final to lift their maiden Ranji Trophy title at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday (June 26).

Madhya Pradesh defeated 41-time champions Mumbai in the final to lift their maiden Ranji Trophy title at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday (June 26). The Aditya Shrivastava-led side needed to chase down the target of 108 runs within two sessions on the fifth day of the final on Sunday and they did it with more than one session to spare to outclass domestic giants Mumbai for their first-ever title. While a number of players starred for Madya Pradesh throughout the tournament, it is head coach Chandrakant Pandit who deserves a lot of credit for the team's memorable triumph. Pandit, one of the most successful coaches in the Indian domestic circuit, certainly knows how to win the Ranji Trophy as he has now won as six Ranji titles as head coach. The former India player guided Mumbai to three titles, Vidarbha to two titles and Madhya Pradesh to their only Ranji Trophy title in what has been an illustrious career as a coach. Pandit has taken over as MP's head coach last year and made the team a force to reckon with in India's premier domestic competition this season. Team India star Dinesh Karthik heaped praise on Pandit for his excellent record as a coach and compared him to the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson. The former Manchester United manager guided the English Premier League (EPL) giants to a remarkable 13 Premier League and 2 Champions League titles during his stint at Old Trafford. Also Read: Madhya Pradesh beat Mumbai by 6 wickets in final to cinch historic maiden Ranji Trophy title "Lovely pictures @BCCI, Couldn't be happier for CHANDU sir . Amazing, Understanding personality traits, Preparing them accordingly, Using them tactically to win championships. ALEX FERGUSON of RANJI trophy #GOAT," Karthik wrote in a tweet. The likes of Wasim Jaffer, Ravi Shastri and R Ashwin also hailed Pandit for his incredible success. Lovely pictures @BCCI Couldn’t be happier for CHANDU sir . Amazing - Understanding personality traits - Preparing them accordingly - Using them tactically to win championships ALEX FERGUSON of RANJI trophy #GOAT https://t.co/N7CdX3WU2b — DK (@DineshKarthik) June 26, 2022 × To go across 3 states and win Ranji trophies is a remarkable achievement and a true reflection of his dedication and commitment to the job. Well done Chandu #RanjiTrophy pic.twitter.com/2OglcYNcYV — Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) June 26, 2022 × Chandrakant Pandit. That’s the tweet #RanjiTrophyFinal — Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) June 26, 2022 × Chandu bhai, tumhaala maanla 1st Mumbai, then Vidarbha, and now MP, it's incredible! Best coach when it comes to winning trophies Many congratulations to skipper Aditya Shrivastava, MP team, and support staff #RanjiTrophyFinal pic.twitter.com/BqR1gGXtDW — Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) June 26, 2022 × Interestingly, Pandit as captain of the Madhya Pradesh side during his playing days had come close to delivering the team's first Ranji Trophy title in the 1998-99 season. However, he missed out on becoming the first captain to win the trophy for Madhya Pradesh after losing in the final at the same Chinnaswamy Stadium back then. Also Read: He is very deserving of coming close to a Test squad: Manjrekar lauds Sarfaraz Khan after dream run However, on Sunday, Madhya Pradesh won the title after beating Mumbai to script a fairytale redemption for their head coach. Pandit said winning the title at the same ground after 23 years felt like a dream. "It is a great memory that I had left 23 years back (he lost the Ranji Trophy final as MP captain in 1998-99) and it is a blessing that I come back here, and winning this trophy was fabulous. It is emotional because I missed out as captain on the same ground," said the MP head coach.

'Alex Ferguson of Ranji Trophy': Dinesh Karthik hails head coach Chandrakant Pandit as MP claim maiden title