Following an intense IPL season and facing criticism from his own home fans, Hardik Pandya has finally earned their adoration after winning the T20 World Cup for India. His brother Krunal Pandya congratulated him and shared a touching post with childhood photos. Despite the ups and downs, Hardik has emerged victorious and proved his resilience on the field.
In a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy encounter, Baroda led by Krunal Pandya made history by scoring the highest total of 349/5 against Sikkim on Friday. This breaks the previous record of 344/4 set by Zimbabwe in October 2024. Bhanu Pania was the star of the match with his phenomenal knock of 134* off 51 balls, including 15 sixes and five fours. Shivalik Sharma and Vishnu Solanki also contributed to the team's record-breaking total.
Shreyas Gopal, the newest member of Chennai Super Kings, made an impressive debut for Karnataka in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy by taking a hat-trick against Baroda. He dismissed opener Shashwat Rawat, followed by the stunning wickets of brothers Krunal and Hardik Pandya. He even claimed a fourth wicket when Bhanu Pania was caught by Mayank Agarwal, leading Karnataka to a victory in the tournament.
Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar was sold for a whopping Rs 10.75 crore to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL mega auction held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. His valuation skyrocketed from his base price of Rs 2 crore as RCB and Mumbai Indians fought for his acquisition. Bhuvneshwar rejoined RCB, his first IPL franchise, after stints with Pune Warriors and Sunrisers Hyderabad where he became the team's all-time leading wicket-taker. Other notable transfers included Deepak Chahar to Mumbai Indians, Akash Deep to Lucknow Super Giants, Tushar Deshpande to Rajasthan Royals, and Delhi Capitals exercising their Right to Match option for Mukesh Kumar.
Krunal Pandya, the left-arm finger spinner and middle-order batsman, has remained a consistent performer for Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) since 2016. After being released by MI in 2022, he joined Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for a record-breaking price of INR 8.25 crore, but was then snatched up by RCB for INR 5.75 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction due to his all-round skills and impressive performance in international cricket. Despite not getting as many opportunities in the national side as his brother Hardik Pandya, Krunal has proven himself to be a valuable asset for any team in the IPL.
In the second day of the IPL mega auction, Punjab Kings grabbed South African pacer Marco Jansen for a whopping Rs seven crore, along with all-rounder Krunal Pandya for Rs 5.75 crore and batsman Nitish Rana for Rs 4.20 crore. Other notable players like Ajinkya Rahane, Kane Williamson, Prithvi Shaw and Shardul Thakur did not receive any bids, highlighting the importance of strategic purchases in the competitive world of IPL auctions.
Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya shares a heartwarming photo on social media of him working out with his son Agastya and his brother's son, Krunal Pandya. The caption, 'Happiness,' perfectly captures the joy and contentment Hardik feels after being reunited with his son following their recent separation. Despite the challenges, it's clear that Hardik is cherishing every moment with his young child.
In a high-stakes IPL 2024 match between Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants, Arjun Tendulkar's aggressive act of pretending to throw a ball at the stumps sparked a cheeky response from Australian cricket star Marcus Stoinis. The LSG came out victorious with an 18-run win, thanks to explosive batting from Nicholas Pooran and strong bowling performances from Ravi Bishnoi and Naveen-ul-Haq. MI captain Hardik Pandya expressed disappointment in his team's lack of quality and smart cricket throughout the season, while LSG's Krunal Pandya credited the team's success to their fitness and hard work.
In an electrifying match at the Rajiv Gandhi Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad, Australian batsman Travis Head and Indian player Abhishek Sharma decimated the Lucknow Super Giants' bowling attack with a record-breaking partnership. The Sunrisers Hyderabad chased down a massive target of 166 in just 9.4 overs, with Head scoring 89 runs off just 30 balls and Abhishek closely following with 75 runs from 28 balls. This impressive display of batting sets a new standard in this season's IPL competition, solidifying the Sunrisers' dominance in the league.
In a crucial match between SRH and LSG, the latter seems to be struggling as they have lost four wickets in 12 overs and have scored only 69 runs. The disappointment deepened as skipper KL Rahul also fell after scoring 29 runs in 33 balls. This performance has raised speculations that he may not be selected for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. Despite contributions from Krunal Pandya (24 off 21) and Quinton de Kock (2 off 5), LSG will need a strong finish in the match.