Chandrakant Pandit to coach Maharashtra

Chandrakant Pandit, the former Indian wicketkeeper and Ranji Trophy-winning Mumbai coach, has been appointed as the Maharashtra coach. Pandit, 43, played five Tests for India, and more recently led Mumbai to two consecutive Ranji Trophy triumphs in 2003 and 2004.

Pandit's appointment is part of Maharashtra's revamp process as they gear up for the new season. Darren Holder, an Australian coach, was recently appointed as the Maharashtra Cricket Association's (MCA) cricket director while speculation persits over several players, like Sairaj Bahutule and Nilesh Kulkarni, transfering to Maharashtra this season.

According to Ajay Shirke, the president of the MCA, Pandit, along with Holder, would be responsible for the coaching of the senior and other teams of all age-groups of the region. Shirke also announced the appointment of Col PRV Nair as the administrative manager of the side.