Madhya Pradesh created historical past on Sunday after profitable their first-ever Ranji Trophy title. They beat heavyweights and title-favourites Mumbai by six wickets within the remaining on the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore. The large names Rajat Patidar, Kumar Kartikeya, and Yash Dubey will likely be credited for the staff’s success for a very long time however one title, that can stay ceaselessly in followers’ reminiscence is Madhya Pradesh head coach Chandrakant Pandit, whom Indian star Dinesh Karthik phrases as Alex Ferguson of Ranji Trophy.
The 60-year-old former Indian cricketer now has received six Ranji Trophy tournaments as coach, three with Mumbai, two with Vidarbha, and the newest one with Madhya Pradesh. He beforehand performed and captained Madhya Pradesh in Ranji Trophy however he will likely be celebrated for his success as a coach. Veteran Indian wicketkeeper-batter Karthik joined the followers and specialists to bathe praises on Pandit for his exceptional work with Madhya Pradesh this season.
“Couldn’t be happier for CHANDU sir. Superb – Understanding character traits – Getting ready them accordingly – Utilizing them tactically to win championships. ALEX FERGUSON of RANJI trophy.” Karthik tweeted.
Pretty photos @BCCI
Couldn’t be happier for CHANDU sir . Superb
– Understanding character traits
– Getting ready them accordingly
– Utilizing them tactically to win championships 🏆
ALEX FERGUSON of RANJI trophy #GOAT https://t.co/N7CdX3WU2b
— DK (@DineshKarthik) June 26, 2022
Former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer additionally took to Twitter and lauded Pandit’s glory as a coch. “Chandu bhai, tumhaala maanla 1st Mumbai, then Vidarbha, and now MP, it’s unimaginable! Finest coach in the case of profitable trophies Many congratulations to skipper Aditya Shrivastava, MP staff, and help employees.” Jaffer wrote.
Chandu bhai, tumhaala maanla 🙌🏽
1st Mumbai, then Vidarbha, and now MP, it's unimaginable! Finest coach in the case of profitable trophies 🏆 Many congratulations to skipper Aditya Shrivastava, MP staff, and help employees 👏🏽👏🏽 #RanjiTrophyFinal pic.twitter.com/BqR1gGXtDW— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) June 26, 2022
It’s a nice reminiscence that I had left 23 years again: Chandrakant Pandit
Notably, Pandit represented Madhya Pradesh for six years and captained the aspect that reached the finals in 1999. They misplaced to Karnataka by 96 runs within the remaining on the identical floor however now Pandit, who joined in March final yr, has led the younger Madhya Pradesh aspect to glory as a head coach. After the match, he mentioned that this win felt emotional and it was a blessing that he got here again to his former staff.
“It’s a nice reminiscence that I had left 23 years again (he misplaced the Ranji Trophy remaining as MP captain in 1998-99) and it’s a blessing that I come again right here, and profitable this trophy was fabulous. It’s emotional as a result of I missed out as captain on the identical floor. There is no such thing as a a specific purpose however I search for a difficult job the place the groups usually are not doing properly, there additionally must be kids and to develop that individual state. I used to play for MP and performed for them for six years, I knew the tradition and when the supply got here to me in March, I didn’t hesitate.” Pandit mentioned to reporters after a match.
