Patna Pirates Part Ways with Coach Randeep Dalal After PKL 12 Playoffs Run
Patna Pirates have unexpectedly released coach Randeep Dalal despite a strong PKL 12 campaign. Dalal took charge midseason after Anup Kumar’s exit and led the team from the bottom to the playoffs with five straight wins.
Patna Pirates have unexpectedly released coach Randeep Dalal despite a strong PKL 12 campaign. Dalal took charge midseason after Anup Kumar’s exit and led the team from the bottom to the playoffs with five straight wins. The management’s decision aims at rebuilding, continuing the team’s pattern of frequent coaching changes.
For the Patna Pirates, the conclusion of PKL 12 brought unexpected news as the franchise decided to release head coach Randeep Dalal despite a remarkable turnaround under his leadership. The Pirates were struggling midway through the season, managing only 3 wins in their first 13 matches. However, after Dalal took over from Anup Kumar, who left due to personal reasons, the team staged a stunning comeback, winning 5 consecutive games to enter the top eight and securing three more victories in the playoffs before bowing out to Telugu Titans in Eliminator 3.
Dalal’s guidance was widely praised for revitalizing the Pirates’ campaign, but the management’s decision to part ways with him shocked fans. This move continued Patna’s pattern of frequent coaching changes, with no head coach retained for more than one season since PKL 9.
Even after reaching the final in PKL 11, the team had released coach Narender Redhu, who later joined Jaipur Pink Panthers. Reports suggest that the Pirates now aim to rebuild the squad and bring in a more experienced coach ahead of the next season. While Dalal’s exit disappointed supporters, his short stint highlighted his ability to inspire a struggling team and restore the fighting spirit associated with the Patna Pirates.
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