Royal Challengers Bangalore star allrounder Krunal Pandya Finally he has broken his silence on insulting India. Despite consistently performing well in the last season, he did not get a chance to return to the Indian team.
Pandya finished the previous edition of the tournament as the second-highest wicket-taker for the Bangalore-based franchise, taking 17 wickets across the season. “It hurts sometimes,” he admitted when sharing his thoughts on a possible National comeback in a recent interview.
It has been five years since Pandya last wore the men’s blue jersey on the field. However, he is still confident that he can represent India again, as he feels he has a lot of cricket left in him.
Why is Krunal Pandya’s name not being considered in the Indian team?
Krunal Pandya can prove to be important for the Indian team due to his all-round ability. However, if we look at the current Indian setup, there are limited opportunities for this role. In T20Is, India already have strong all-round options hardik pandya, Shivam DubeyAnd Akshar PatelWhich has been crucial to the team’s recent success in ICC events.
Young talents are included in the team in ODI Nitish Kumar Reddy And washington beautifulwith the experience of Ravindra Jadeja. Although Hardik Pandya has not been a regular in ODIs recently, his past performances suggest that he will make a comeback in this format as well.
In Tests, India already have options like Jadeja, Reddy and Axar Patel who can effectively fulfill the role of all-rounder. Considering this depth, it is clear that the selectors are reluctant to disturb the existing combination and are also focusing on young players who can contribute across all formats.
Krunal Pandya said, ‘Virat Kohli’s unmatched hunger sets him apart from every generation’
Krunal Pandya also spoke Virat KohliHighlighting his unmatched passion and consistency in the game. Pandya believes that Kohli’s hunger to score runs and win matches is what makes him stand apart from other cricketers. Having played for Royal Challengers Bangalore for almost two decades, Kohli continues to show the same intensity and desire every season.
Virat is an excellent example of this. You can see that hunger; You can see the passion in how he approaches the game and how much he wants to win. Had Virat Kohli been born in some (other) generation, he would still have been one of the greats. He is not competing with anyone else,” he said.
Krunal Pandya spoke openly on the atmosphere of RCB team this season
Krunal Pandya shared that the team environment this season is much calmer and organized compared to last year, as the players now have a better understanding of their roles and responsibilities.
“I think there is a very relaxed atmosphere this year. Last year it was a new team and everyone knew each other. This year a lot of players understand their roles and each other’s strengths and weaknesses,” Pandya said in a release issued by the franchise.
He said, “When I go to big occasions, I feel that if God has brought you here, there is a reason behind it and sometimes I think that these big occasions are actually made for me. I feel pressure, but I think about how I can stay calm and do what I can in the present moment.”
after defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad in their opening match of Indian Premier League, Royal Challengers Bangalore now face to face Chennai Super Kings On April 5 at the same place. It will be interesting to see how RCB performs in this match, especially when Chennai comes into this match after losing their previous match. Rajasthan Royals.