10 wickets in the current or ongoing season of the Indian Premier League. The unique ability to really bowl each of the six deliveries of his over at varying speeds and constantly changing or adjusting
the lengths at which he bowls, one of the most potent attributes of the current bowling attack of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, it ought to be said, is Krunal Pandya. He’s really come into his own this time around, hasn’t he? At a time where even the likes of Romario Shepherd are struggling and perhaps so too is spinner Suyash, Krunal Pandya has combined a sense of intelligence to his useful IPL experience to deliver the goods for his Bengaluru outfit and the results are not escaping the praise of fans and the spectators alike.
But in the most recent times, the thoughtful, bowling all rounder also opened up on what is clearly an interesting facet of his active career.
Perhaps, one could say it’s the very thing that he is very passionately pursuing to bring some life and light to!
So what is it, then? Look nowhere else and dive in-
There was a certain weight of purpose surrounding the recent remarks made by Krunal Pandya, a key figure in the Royal Challengers Bengaluru setup. At a time where the IPL table is tightening and every performance is being measured not just in runs or wickets but in intent, Krunal’s words carried both clarity and conviction. Speaking candidly, the all-rounder emphasized that while franchise cricket brings its own pride, “there is nothing bigger than playing for the country,” referring, of course, to representing India. It was not merely a statement, but rather a reflection of a cricketer grounded in purpose. Having had intermittent opportunities at the international level, Krunal was quick to point out that whenever called upon, he delivered to the best of his ability.
In a tournament as fiercely competitive as the IPL, where individual brilliance often dictates outcomes, Krunal’s approach stands out for its simplicity. There is no overcomplication, no grandstanding—just a firm belief in playing the sport at its highest possible standard. That mindset, in many ways, mirrors the demands of both franchise and international cricket. Having said all the above, a question does surface concerning the elder Pandya
Just how many contests has Pandya played thus far for Team India wearing the iconic blue jersey? He’s played 5 one dayers and 19 T20Is as on date but the last that he ever played for India was back in the year 2021.
So is a comeback on the cards? For now, all one can say is that true performances are definitely being registered from the tireless Pandya’s end!
