About Chandrakant Pandit
Chandrakant Pandit is a former India wicketkeeper-batter and one of the most successful coaches in Indian domestic cricket. He played 5 Tests and 36 ODIs between 1986 and 1992.
Career highlights
Pandit made his Test debut against England at Headingley in June 1986, in a series India won 2–0.
As a coach he has won multiple Ranji Trophy titles, including Madhya Pradesh’s first-ever title in 2022, and he was head coach of the Kolkata Knight Riders when they won the IPL in 2024.
What audiences love about Chandrakant
Cricketers and fans respect Pandit as a disciplined, demanding coach who gets results.
He is a respected figure in Mumbai and Madhya Pradesh cricket.
His record of turning teams into champions is a ready-made case study for business audiences on discipline, culture and high performance.
Why brands work with Chandrakant Pandit
Pandit offers proven leadership and coaching success. He suits corporate leadership talks, coaching programmes and sports media.
Campaigns that suit Chandrakant Pandit
- Corporate leadership talks
- Cricket academies
- Sports media
- Mumbai and MP brands
- Business events
Planning a campaign with Chandrakant
Leadership-themed content suits Pandit.
Booking Chandrakant Pandit through CelebrityHai
Share your brand, deliverables, dates, city and budget range. CelebrityHai checks interest and availability with Chandrakant’s team and manages negotiation, contracts and coordination.
Quick answers
How many Tests did Chandrakant Pandit play? Five.
What has he won as a coach? Multiple Ranji Trophy titles and the 2024 IPL with KKR.
Where did he make his Test debut? Headingley, England, in 1986.
How quickly can a booking with Chandrakant be confirmed? Simple appearances can sometimes be confirmed within days, while campaigns involving shoots, multiple deliverables or long usage periods usually take a few weeks. Sharing your brief, dates and budget range early helps Chandrakant’s team respond faster.
What should our brief to Chandrakant include? The brand and product, the deliverables you need, preferred dates and city, the platforms and duration of usage, and a budget range. For active players, also mention any match or tournament windows you want to avoid.
Will Chandrakant review the script? Yes. Scripts, product claims and creative are shared with Chandrakant’s team for approval before the shoot, which is standard for celebrity campaigns.
Can Chandrakant do social media posts for a brand? Yes, subject to approval. Instagram posts, reels and stories are commonly bundled with endorsement and appearance deals, and the number of posts, captions and tagging are agreed in the contract.
Is Chandrakant available for events outside the season? Appearances in other cities can be arranged depending on schedule. Travel, stay and the appearance window are agreed upfront so the day runs smoothly.
Can we book Chandrakant for a virtual appearance? Video messages, live sessions and recorded greetings are often possible and can be a cost-effective option for internal events, launches and digital campaigns.
How is Chandrakant Pandit’s fee decided? Fees are not published. They depend on the deliverables, shoot or appearance days, usage rights, platforms, territories, campaign length and any category exclusivity, and they are confirmed with Chandrakant’s team for each brief.
Enquire for a campaign or event
Choose the format you are planning. These are enquiry options, not confirmed services; Chandrakant Pandit’s team decides which briefs they accept.
- Brand endorsement
- Brand ambassador
- TV commercial
- Digital or social campaign
- Product launch
- Corporate event
- Public event or performance
- Commercial shoot or other
Fees are not published. They depend on deliverables, usage rights, duration and dates, and are confirmed with the talent’s team for your brief.
