Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have parted ways with head coach Chandrakant Pandit after three seasons together. KKR said, "We are thankful for his invaluable contributions, including leading KKR to IPL championship in 2024 and helping build a strong, resilient squad. His leadership and discipline left a lasting impact on the team." Notably, KKR finished eighth on IPL 2025 points table.