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‘When your brother also plays same sport…’

‘When your brother also plays same sport…’

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3 min readUpdated: Jun 4, 2026 09:36 AM IST Krunal Pandya was an integral part of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) setup this season that succesfully defended their Indian Premier League (IPL) title. For both Pandya and RCB, there were significant milestones – RCB became just the third team to have won consecutive IPL titles, after famously having waited 17 years to win their first last season. For Pandya, this was the fifth time he had won the title, having won it four times in the past with the Mumbai Indians. It was also the second time he didn’t have his brother Hardik with him on the champions’ podium, with the latter instead having a forgettable season as captain of MI. Krunal and Hardik famously share a close relationship that has been seen on the cricket field a number of times in the IPL and with the Indian team. “Obviously, we have played together,” said Krunal in an interview with the Times of India. “We have always discussed cricket in terms of tactical, technical stuff …

Not sure you win IPL at the auction, but you can certainly lose one there

Not sure you win IPL at the auction, but you can certainly lose one there

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4 min readUpdated: Jun 1, 2026 06:45 PM IST Soon after Royal Challengers Bengaluru won their second successive IPL title, their all-rounder Krunal Pandya said the trophy was more or less won at the auction table two seasons ago. For a franchise that always came out with an imbalanced squad in the previous years, at the big auctions held before the 2025 season, they came back from the UAE with a strong, well-balanced team. Although there were doubts around the squad, in successive seasons, RCB have silenced the critics with their performance on the field. While head coach Andy Flower and captain Rajat Patidar have been at the centre of the revival, the arrival of Mo Bobat as the director of cricket is where it all started to change for the franchise. Soon after Bobat came on board, RCB roped in Flowers as coach, then opted for a change in captaincy and revamped their coaching personnel which includes Dinesh Karthik, Omkar Salvi among the likes. Asked about Pandya’s take, Bobat, downplayed it, but attributed the …

Krunal Pandya on why he decided to bat on despite cramps in RCB’s run chase against MI: ‘Always cherish tough situations’

Krunal Pandya on why he decided to bat on despite cramps in RCB’s run chase against MI: ‘Always cherish tough situations’

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With both legs cramping, every run becoming a struggle, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) looking to end a two-game losing run, Krunal Pandya refused to walk off. The all-rounder scored 73 off 46 balls, rescuing RCB from 39/3 and taking them to the doorstep of victory against Mumbai Indians before falling late in the 167-run chase in Raipur on Sunday. But after the match, Krunal revealed the physical toll the innings had taken as RCB edged closer to the IPL 2026 playoffs with a tense two-wicket win. “Obviously, later on, cramps were very, very painful. I mean, it started from calf, hamstring, glutes and both legs. I was cramping,” Krunal said after the game. “But again, I was very clear that I’m not going to go out. I’ll fight through that pain, and I’ll make sure that whatever I can contribute for the team, I’ll do it.” ALSO READ | RCB on top after Bhuvneshwar’s masterclass and Krunal’s rearguard Krunal said the importance of the fixture at the business end of the season pushed him …

Mahela Jayawardene reacts to MI’s elimination from IPL 2026 Playoffs race: ‘Not good enough’

Mahela Jayawardene reacts to MI’s elimination from IPL 2026 Playoffs race: ‘Not good enough’

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Mumbai Indians (MI) head coach Mahela Jayawardene admitted the five-time champions were “not good enough” this season after their playoff hopes ended with a narrow two-wicket defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Raipur on Sunday. “It’s disappointing, we’ve had our opportunities, we were not good enough, we were not consistent enough with the ball, with the bat and that showed the margins,” Jayawardene said after the match. “I think, you know, we were probably 2-3 wins away from being in the same group of contenders to get into that playoff, but we didn’t get those wins and today was another classic example that we were short,” he added. The MI coach said injuries and niggles disrupted the side throughout the campaign and forced several changes to the playing XI. ALSO READ | RCB on top after Bhuvneshwar’s masterclass and Krunal’s rearguard “What probably you guys didn’t know is we had a lot of injuries, a lot of niggles, guys getting injured, not available, some players were not there as well, so that was mostly forced …

IPL 2026: Krunal’s playbook is setting a new trend

IPL 2026: Krunal’s playbook is setting a new trend

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New Delhi: “He is pushing the boundaries of what finger spin means” – That’s how Dinesh Karthik frames Krunal Pandya, as the Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s spin-bowling all-rounder is attempting to solve a major problem. Krunal Pandya in action against Delhi Capitals. (REUTERS) In a format where batters prepare obsessively, where match-ups are studied and variations are catalogued, he sees deception as necessity. The Indian Premier League, in his words, has become a mental arms race. “Every ball has a sixer vibe,” he said – it’s not an exaggeration because the rules, pitches and approach seem to be relatively advantageous for the batters. There are now very safe lengths to bowl now. His question is survival-driven: What else can I add to stay one step ahead in the mental game? His answer for the last couple of seasons has been a spinner’s bouncer. According to CricViz, Krunal’s bouncer has become more efficient but less incisive. His economy rate has improved from 9.42 to 8.00, suggesting better control and fewer boundary leaks. But the strike rate has …

‘I am someone who follows my gut’

‘I am someone who follows my gut’

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4 min readMumbaiApr 13, 2026 08:02 AM IST Bouncers are usually bowled by fast bowlers, so it’s rare to see a spinner use one in T20 cricket. But with batters dominating and innovation becoming more important, Krunal Pandya has started using the surprise bouncer to keep ahead of the game. The RCB all-rounder, who used the short ball ploy during his spell of 1/26 against Mumbai Indians on Sunday, mentioned that the Impact Player rule had played a role in him using the bouncers to try to contain the batter from taking him on. “I have never shied away from trying different and new things. Because if you see with the impact player rule, previously, without an impact player, you had a number six all-rounder, a number seven all-rounder. Batsmanship was quite different, but now having 8 pure batters, plus the skill set. You see the young boys like Mukul, Vaibhav, so many of them are just coming and hitting from ball one consistently.” ALSO READ | If Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal won’t get …

‘Like book cricket – every shot a four or six’: Basit Ali in awe of Tim David as RCB march on in IPL 2026 | Ipl News

‘Like book cricket – every shot a four or six’: Basit Ali in awe of Tim David as RCB march on in IPL 2026 | Ipl News

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3 min readApr 7, 2026 02:26 PM IST Former Pakistan batsman Basit Ali praised Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batsman Tim David, comparing his batting approach to playing book cricket. He felt that the reigning IPL champions looked like a solid outfit, with the inclusion of Jacob Duffy and the presence of Krunal Pandya creating a decisive impact for the team. “RCB has become a proper team now. Initially, about 4-5 years ago, I felt that they had a weak bowling attack. Now, with their batting lineup, they have the likes of Jacob Duffy and someone like Krunal Pandya; these players have had a significant impact. The mastermind on the ground is Virat Kohli. The captain’s name may be Rajat (Patidar), but Tim David….it is like book cricket, where you open the book, and it is either a four or a six. The manner in which he hits (is amazing),” he said on “The Game Plan” podcast. Former Pakistan wicket-keeper batsman Kamran Akmal said that he was shocked that the Mumbai Indians released David and urged …

IPL | ‘If Virat Kohli had been born in any generation, he would still be one of the greats’: Krunal Pandya | Cricket News

IPL | ‘If Virat Kohli had been born in any generation, he would still be one of the greats’: Krunal Pandya | Cricket News

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2 min readMar 31, 2026 05:04 PM IST Royal Challengers Bengaluru player Krunal Pandya had high praises for team mate Virat Kohli, saying that the former RCB skipper would be counted as the best player of any generation regardless of when he was born. Kohli started this edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) with a bang, scoring an unbeaten 69 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the opener. “Virat is a classic example. You can see that hunger; you can see that passion in how he sees the game and how much he wants that victory. If Virat Kohli had been born in any (some other) generation, he would still be one of the greats. He is not competing with anyone else,” he said. Pandya also said that in contrast to last year, the atmosphere around the RCB camp was much calmer with players now having the proper understanding of their roles. “I feel that this year there is a much calmer atmosphere. Last year it was a new team, and everyone got to know …

Virat Kohli’s brother calls Rahul Vaidya ‘a loser’, shares a strong statement against his joker comment

Virat Kohli’s brother calls Rahul Vaidya ‘a loser’, shares a strong statement against his joker comment

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Virat Kohli’s brother calls Rahul Vaidya ‘a loser’, shares a strong statement against his joker comment Home News and Gossip Virat Kohli’s brother calls Rahul Vaidya ‘a loser’, shares a strong statement against his joke… Rahul Vaidya mocked Virat Kohli after he accidentally liked Avneet Kaur’s photo. He also revealed that the cricketer had blocked him on Instagram. Virat Kohli and Rahul Vaidya have been in the news. Recently, social media users noticed that Virat had liked some bold pictures of TV actress Avneet Kaur. Post that, people started making fun of it and trolled the cricketer. Memes were made on how Virat liked the pictures and his wife, Anushka Sharma is upset about it. After these memes and trolling, Virat took to Instagram stories to clarify that he never liked any picture and it was an Instagram algorithm issue. Later, Rahul Vaidya mocked Virat for blaming algorithm. He also shared that Virat has blocked him on Instagram as …