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Krunal Pandya
Baroda all-rounder Krunal Pandya was Retained via RTM by Mumbai Indians at Rs 8.8 crore at the IPL 2018 auctions. Krunal has been an importnat part of the MI franchise since making his debut for them in 2016 edition. Krunal has so far played 25 matches for MI where he has scored 480 runs at a strike rate of 158.41 and has scalped 16 wickets. The left-hander has also maintained good economical rate and his tally reads 7.15. Krunal faced a set back in 2015 when he underwent a shoulder injury and was forced to stay out of action for almost an year. But that didn't really affect his selection in the Mumbai Indians squad in 2016 as the franchise bought him for a sum of Rs 2 crore in that auction. He has so far played 48 T20s scoring 739 runs at a strike rate of 149.50 and has picked 39 wickets.
KRUNAL PANDYA NEWS
Krunal Pandya sweep shot: The six months of work behind his 73 against Mumbai Indians
May 12, 2026 9:54 am
RCB’s Krunal Pandya used the sweep to dismantle MI's spin attack in Raipur. His childhood coach Jitendra Singh explains the mechanics — and the months of preparation behind them
S Badrinath responds to outrage over on-air remark in IPL 2026: 'Let him die there....'
May 11, 2026 5:56 pm
S Badrinath said his intention was to highlight Ryan Rickelton’s sportsmanship rather than make a literal or offensive statement
WATCH: Emotional Krunal Pandya nearly breaks down recalling MI days with Pollard & Hardik
May 11, 2026 3:38 pm
Krunal Pandya gets teary-eyed as he revisits moment with Keiron Pollard and Hardik at Mumbai Indians.
Krunal Pandya explains why he batted on despite cramps in RCB’s run chase against MI
May 11, 2026 8:10 am
Krunal Pandya scored 73 off 46 balls and rescued RCB from 39/3, taking them to the doorstep of victory against Mumbai Indians before falling late in the 167-run chase in Raipur on Sunday.
Mahela Jayawardene reacts to MI’s elimination from IPL 2026 Playoffs race: ‘Not good enough’
May 11, 2026 8:03 am
Mahela Jayawardene said injuries and niggles disrupted the side throughout the campaign and forced several changes to the MI playing XI.
RCB on top after Bhuvneshwar's masterclass and Krunal's rearguard
May 11, 2026 12:32 am
With Virat Kohli and Devdutt Paddikal out cheaply, all-rounder rises to the occasion, knocking MI out of contention
IPL 2026: Krunal Pandya’s 120+ kph bouncer revolution — How the Royal Challengers Bengaluru spinner became cricket’s most unexpected weapon
April 15, 2026 2:20 pm
After rebuilding his action over two years, Krunal Pandya is redefining spin bowling in the IPL with pace, bounce and deception to outthink modern T20 batsmen.
Krunal Pandya on using bouncers as a spinner in IPL 2026: ‘I am someone who follows my gut’
April 13, 2026 8:02 am
Krunal Pandya said his use of the bouncer isn’t pre-planned but driven by instinct, adding that he relies on his gut feeling in the moment and backs whatever decision he makes with full commitment.
IPL | 'If Virat Kohli had been born in any generation, he would still be one of the greats': Krunal Pandya
March 31, 2026 5:04 pm
Kohli started this edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) with a bang, scoring an unbeaten 69 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the opener.
'We will never be able to move on from June 4th': After Virat Kohli, Jitesh Sharma and Krunal Pandya open up on RCB victory parade stampede
September 05, 2025 9:51 pm
Earlier this week, RCB's talisman Kohli and captain Rajat Patidar had also opened up about the tragedy.
KRUNAL PANDYA PHOTOS
Hitched: Sports stars who tied the knot in 2017
December 30, 2017 7:06 pm
Many sports stars including Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli, football captain Sunil Chhetri, football legend Lionel Messi and tennis star Serena Williams got married in 2017.
Indian cricketers light-up Krunal Pandya's wedding ceremony in Mumbai, see pics
December 28, 2017 9:24 am
Krunal Pandya tied the knot with his girlfriend Pankhuri Sharma in Mumbai on Wednesday.
Hardik Pandya attends brother Krunal Pandya's mehendi function, see inside pics
December 26, 2017 8:32 pm
Krunal Pandya is following the footsteps of Zaheer Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, skipper Virat Kohli and getting married this month with long-time girlfriend Pankhuri Sharma.
Hardik Pandya's brother Krunal set to marry girlfriend Pankhuri Sharma, see pre-wedding pics
December 20, 2017 10:18 pm
Krunal Pandya is set to tie the knot with girlfriend Pankhuri Sharma. See their adorable pre-wedding shoot.
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