India has won the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 by defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The Men in Blue made some amazing achievements following last Sunday’s historic win. In the final of the competition, Suryakumar Yadav’s team gave its best performance and scored 255/5 runs in 20 overs.
After this win, India became the first team to defend the trophy, the first team to win consecutive titles and also the first country to win the T20 World Cup on home soil. Amidst the celebrations, a dispute was also seen between two cricketers. Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who was a key member of the team, has reportedly been caught up in the feud.
Fight between Pandya brothers?
There is a rumor that there has been a rift between Hardik Pandya and his brother Krunal Pandya. Hardik and Krunal are two brothers who have played for India and are also among the brothers to represent their country together on the international stage. Both of them started their career with Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Mumbai Indians (MI).
In 2016, he was picked up by one of the most successful franchises in the IPL, and the Pandya brothers continued to play until 2021. The Pandya brothers won three IPL trophies during this tenure. After that, they moved to different franchises, although Hardik is back in MI, but Krunal now plays for the defending champions Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).
Krunal Pandya did not congratulate Hardik
As per the developments, the senior of the Pandya brothers, Krunal and his wife were not present at the Narendra Modi Stadium last Sunday to see their younger brother lift the trophy. There are reports that there is a rift going on between the Pandya brothers. Surprisingly, he did not even post stories congratulating the T20 World Cup winner on social media.
This surprising incident did not remain hidden from the fans, it was noticed a lot even amidst the celebrations. There are rumors that after Hardik Pandya’s divorce from Natasha Stankovic, the Pandya brothers quarreled among themselves. After the divorce, Krunal Pandya and his wife were seen with Hardik’s ex-wife and their son Agastya.
Hardik Pandya is the white ball star for India
However, there has been no confirmed news of any rift between the two brothers. Hardik is now in a relationship with model Mahika Sharma, as Mahika was seen during Hardik’s matches and was also present at the final of the T20 World Cup 2026. There will be a lot of clarity on the fight between the Pandya brothers once the IPL starts.
Hardik Pandya once again stepped up for India in the major event as the all-rounder scored 217 runs for the Men in Blue at a strike rate of 160.74. The star cricketer also took 9 wickets in the tournament.
He has been one of the important members of the team in the white ball format of the game. Hardik will be seen in the victory parade of T20 World Cup and then in the next IPL.
Fans react to rumors of rift between Hardik Pandya-Krunal Pandya
Yes, there have been some differences. I think Hardik has been living separately for a year. He had not invited Krunal and his wife to his engagement with Mahika. He also did not attend the final in his hometown, and there were no social media posts.
– Jethu Singh Sodha (@jethu833) 10 March 2026
Hardik Pandya has always shared a close bond with his brother Krunal Pandya and his sister-in-law. But lately, things are not looking the same. After the divorce from Natasha Stankovic, the equations seem to have changed a bit. Krunal and his wife were seen with Natasha, while… pic.twitter.com/eRhnfR4OiX
— Shubhantar Mishra (@Shubhankar_News) 10 March 2026
Hardik Pandya has been living separately from his brother for a long time. Krunal and Pankhuri do not even follow their latest girlfriend on any social media. There are rumors that he does not support her flamboyant lifestyle. https://t.co/VMpD6Dw0mk
– Tweeting from my grave. (@kalhonahoooooo) 9 March 2026
The reality of the relationship cannot be understood from outside,
Know the best of what is going on between Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya.– Mr Pandey (@TheMrPandey) 10 March 2026
All is well between Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya! pic.twitter.com/HEg5PJrUOi
– RCBIAN Official (@RcbianOfficial) 10 March 2026
After meeting Mahika, Hardik Pandya divorced his wife and also separated from his brother Krunal. pic.twitter.com/UqjFV3xp0a
– Butterfly (@kya_butterfly_h) 10 March 2026
Does Krunal have any dispute with Hardik?? They didn’t post anything about him
– Abhishek (@ydvakhi93) 9 March 2026
What we see on social media is never the whole story.
Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, Mahika Sharma and Pankhuri Sharma all have their own lives and personal dynamics. Sometimes distance is due to circumstances, growth, or privacy – not necessarily because of a person.…– Jayvindr Pradhan (@JayvindrSingh) 10 March 2026
Krunal and his wife, who supported his younger brother Hardik Pandya on the field in almost every big and small match, did not get a place this time.
Suppose the relations between these two industries have turned sour.
Krunal or his wife did not post anything for Diwali even after India’s trophy win pic.twitter.com/9AjTgfStFI-Kuldeep Jatav (@Kuldeep2428) 10 March 2026
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