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Krunal Pandya

Having seen his younger brother catapult his way into India's limited-overs' side and then into Tests, Krunal has shown that he is made for the long grind but not shy of grabbing the opportunities that come his way. Already an IPL star, one shouldn't be surprised if he becomes a regular member of India's T20 setup and with the 50-overs World Cup looming large all he needs to do is to keep repeating what he is doing at the moment.

Krunal Pandya

THIS happened when Shahid Kapoor was photobombed by Hardik Pandya, Krunal at Ambani’s Ganpati Puja
Celebrities | Sep 20, 2023, 01:35 PM IST
Shahid Kapoor, Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya and Ishan Kishan's hilarious reaction as they bumped into each other at the Ambani Ganpati puja goes viral.
Krunal Pandya quits Baroda captaincy
Cricket | Nov 27, 2021, 04:40 PM IST
The 30-year-old has played five ODIs and 19 T20s for India. Kedar Devdhar is among the frontrunners to succeed Krunal starting with the Vijay Hazare Trophy next month.
Hardik Pandya's history of controversies
Cricket | Nov 16, 2021, 06:46 PM IST
This is not the first time that a Pandya has been in the limelight for all wrong reasons. Let's take a look at some controversies related to Hardik Pandya away from the cricket field.

'Rs 1.5 cr not Rs 5 cr': Hardik Pandya clarifies over watch seized by customs at Mumbai airport
India | Nov 16, 2021, 11:07 AM IST
Hardik Pandya denied the charges and said that he himself declared the items to the customs at Mumbai airport.
IPL 2021: Pandya brothers join Mumbai Indians camp in UAE
Cricket | Aug 26, 2021, 01:05 PM IST
The star all-rounders of Mumbai Indians have joined the team camp in Abu Dhabi ahead of the second leg of IPL 2021.
Did BCCI medical officer in SL delay in Krunal's testing despite player red-flagging symptoms?
Cricket | Aug 13, 2021, 01:28 PM IST
It has emerged that Krunal, after sensing symptoms like throat pain, had immediately red-flagged team's accompanying doctor but neither was a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) done right away nor was the player immediately isolated.

COVID-19: India's white ball squad reaches Bengaluru; Krunal, Gowtham and Chahal stay back
Cricket | Jul 30, 2021, 06:46 PM IST
A BCCI official had earlier in the day said that the squad has left from Colombo but is still waiting at the airport after the fresh cases came to light and are expected to leave later in the day.
Yuzvendra Chahal, K Gowtham test positive for COVID-19: Report
Cricket | Jul 30, 2021, 01:53 PM IST
Along with Krunal Pandya, Gowtham and Chahal will also have to stay back in Colombo for the time being.
Krunal out of series with 7-day isolation, all 8 close contacts test negative but can't take field
Cricket | Jul 27, 2021, 11:28 PM IST
All his eight close contacts, who were isolated, have tested "negative" in the RT-PCR tests but as a precautionary measure won't be able to take field on Wednesday.

Sri Lanka vs India: Krunal Pandya tests positive for COVID-19, second T20I postponed to July 28
Cricket | Jul 27, 2021, 04:56 PM IST
With Krunal testing positive, both teams have been forced into isolation and the second T20I will possibly be held on Wednesday if others return negative.
Hardik and Krunal Pandya engaged in COVID-19 relief work
Cricket | May 24, 2021, 04:38 PM IST
Earlier this month, Hardik had announced that his entire family, including brother Krunal, would donate 200 oxygen concentrators to help the rural areas
How did India's T20 World Cup hopefuls fare in IPL 2021
Cricket | May 06, 2021, 11:48 AM IST
The IPL 2021 just about provided enough - having reached the half-wark mark in the league stage with 29 completed games - to learn how India's T20 World Cup hopefuls fared in the competitions.

IPL 2021 | Hardik, Krunal Pandya donate 200 oxygen concentrators to rural parts of India
Cricket | May 01, 2021, 08:06 PM IST
KKR and Aussie quick Pat Cummins was the first among players to contribute, donating USD 50,000 to the PM Cares fund.
Everyone is going to play like Pant, Pandya in 15 years' time: Darren Gough
Cricket | Apr 01, 2021, 12:47 PM IST
Darren Gough believes that the current crop of Indian batsmen like Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya and Shreyas Iyer is setting a template for future generations to follow.
IPL 2021 | Hardik, Krunal and Suryakumar enter Mumbai Indians bio-bubble after England ODI series
Cricket | Mar 29, 2021, 10:37 AM IST
The trio will have to undergo a mandatory period of seven days of quarantine before they can begin their preparation for the tournament.

Natasa Stankovic, Hardik Pandya have a blast at Krunal Pandya's pool birthday party; see pics
Celebrities | Mar 24, 2021, 07:51 PM IST
Model and actress Natasa Stankovic along with her husband cricketer Hardik Pandya had a blast on her brother-in-law Krunal Pandya's birthday. The pictures of the trio having fun at the pool were shared by Hardik on his Instagram account.
IND vs ENG | Hardik Pandya interviews brother Krunal after record-breaking debut: Watch
Cricket | Mar 24, 2021, 04:11 PM IST
Apart from his 58-run knock, Krunal also picked up a wicket in the game, against England, which India won by 66 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
IND vs ENG: Krunal Pandya breaks down remembering late father after record fifty
Aaj Ki Baat | Mar 23, 2021, 11:00 PM IST
India all-rounder Krunal Pandya, who slammed the fastest ODI half-century by a debutant in the first match of the three-ODI series against England on Tuesday, broke down after his knock. Krunal, the older of the two Pandya brothers, dedicated his 26-ball fifty to his late father.
IND vs ENG, 1st ODI | Emotional Krunal Pandya dedicates record half-century to his father
Cricket | Mar 23, 2021, 06:11 PM IST
Krunal was left in tears when asked about his scintillating half-century as he dedicated his knock to his father
IND vs ENG 1st ODI: England win toss, opt to field; Krunal and Prasidh debut
Sports | Mar 23, 2021, 02:45 PM IST
England captain Eoin Morgan won the toss and opted to field against India in the first ODI of the three-match series; India handed ODI debuts to Krunal Pandya and Prasidh Krishna while spinner Kuldeep Yadav also made a comeback to the playing XI.