{"id":4390,"date":"2026-04-22T05:52:43","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T05:52:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/krunal-pandya-addresses-rift-rumours-with-hardik-after-rcb-vs-mi-match-footage"},"modified":"2026-04-22T05:52:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T05:52:43","slug":"krunal-pandya-addresses-rift-rumours-with-hardik-after-rcb-vs-mi-match-footage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/krunal-pandya-addresses-rift-rumours-with-hardik-after-rcb-vs-mi-match-footage","title":{"rendered":"Krunal Pandya Addresses Rift Rumours With Hardik After RCB vs MI Match Footage"},"content":{"rendered":"

Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Krunal Pandya has been the subject of lingering chatter about a supposed strain in his relationship with his brother, Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya. With the two brothers now sharing a stage in the IPL, fans have also had fresh footage to interpret\u2014especially clips showing Krunal bowling at Hardik during their recent meeting between RCB and MI in the 2026 season.<\/p>\n

Questions about Hardik, and the response on the RCB podcast<\/h2>\n
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  1. Krunal and Hardik had the chance to face one another when RCB went up against the Mumbai Indians a few days ago in the IPL 2026 season.<\/li>\n
  2. Online videos circulated showing Krunal delivering balls to Hardik, which prompted supporters to speculate about a possible falling-out between the brothers.<\/li>\n
  3. When Krunal was asked about an apparent \u201cfight\u201d with Hardik, he dismissed the idea with laughter and insisted that everything was fine.<\/li>\n
  4. Speaking on the RCB podcast with Danish Sait, Krunal was playfully queried about whether all was well between him and the MI captain.<\/li>\n
  5. In response to the host\u2019s teasing question\u2014whether there was \u201call ok\u201d or \u201csome fighting\u201d\u2014Krunal laughed again and confirmed that there was no issue.<\/li>\n
  6. Danish Sait then added a humorous line suggesting that even \u201cKane and Undertaker also fight sometimes,\u201d before returning to the question.<\/li>\n
  7. Asked once more if everything was alright, Krunal replied simply: \u201cAll ok.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The conversation on the episode also touched on a wide range of topics beyond cricket, including Krunal\u2019s hairstyles, his business interests, his on-field plans and moments of mischief, and some personal-life details. The clip circulated from the discussion as part of the \u201cRCB Insider\u201d episode, with Krunal sharing his perspective as the show explored the lighter side of his personality.<\/p>\n

    Addressing claims of sledging Mukul Choudhary<\/h2>\n

    Krunal also addressed accusations that he had sledged Lucknow Super Giants youngster Mukul Choudhary. He said he was only communicating directly with the batter, but that his words were taken the wrong way due to how his actions appeared in the moment.<\/p>\n

    He explained that he was bowling to Mukul and, on the first ball, the youngster struck a paddle, noting that it was not sledging. Krunal described it as a joke\u2014saying he told Mukul that as a young player he could clear areas and hit sixes over long-on or long-off. Krunal added that Mukul was laughing, and he suggested that his hairstyle can lead people to assume he is angry or serious when he isn\u2019t.<\/p>\n

    RCB\u2019s season form and Krunal\u2019s push for a national recall<\/h2>\n

    On the field, Krunal has been one of RCB\u2019s key contributors this season, with his evolving skill set helping him stay relevant in T20 cricket. The left-arm spinner, who also bats in the lower order, has drawn attention for the way he uses bouncers to surprise opponents, a tactic that has unsettled several batters.<\/p>\n

    With RCB starting the campaign positively, Krunal is now setting his sights on further performances that can catch the eye of India\u2019s national selection panel\u2014aiming to earn a recall to the senior national team.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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