KKR parts ways with Kallis, Katich after below-par IPL 2019

Kallis joined Kolkata Knight Riders in 2011 as a player before replacing Trevor Bayliss as head coach in October 2015.

Published : Jul 14, 2019 17:00 IST , Kolkata

Under Jacques Kallis, Kolkata Knight Riders won 32 out of 61 games.
Under Jacques Kallis, Kolkata Knight Riders won 32 out of 61 games.
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Under Jacques Kallis, Kolkata Knight Riders won 32 out of 61 games.

Two-time champion Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday parted ways with head coach Jacques Kallis and assistant coach Simon Katich following a below-par IPL 2019 in which the team finished fifth. KKR, however, has not taken a call on the future of captain Dinesh Karthik who was part of India’s World Cup squad. It was the first time in four seasons that the side did not make the play-offs.

“Jacques Kallis has been an integral part of the KKR family & will always remain so. We will be exploring ways of working with Jacques as we pursue our vision of establishing the Knight Rider brand as a global brand,” KKR CEO Venky Mysore was quoted by the team’s website.

Kallis joined the side in 2011 as a player before replacing Trevor Bayliss as head coach in October 2015.

“After nine fantastic years with KKR since 2011, as a player, mentor and head coach, it’s time to explore new opportunities. I would to like to thank the Owners, Management and fellow players for many happy memories,” Kallis said.

Under Kallis and Katich, KKR won 32 out of 61 games.

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