Deepak Hooda returns to Baroda after resolving conflict with Krunal Pandya
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 12:40 PM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
Deepak Hooda is returning to play for Baroda in domestic cricket after a five-year absence. The move follows a public falling out with captain Krunal Pandya in 2021, which resulted in Hooda leaving the team for Rajasthan and a subsequent disciplinary ban. Snehal Parikh, the Baroda Cricket Association CEO, confirmed that the parties have reconciled and all internal issues are resolved. Hooda, 31, has maintained a first-class career average of 45.39 and previously represented India across 31 white-ball appearances. Meanwhile, the association has retained Jitesh Sharma as a white-ball guest player and appointed former India pacer Munaf Patel as the mentor and pace bowling coach for the academy in Vadodara.
- •Deepak Hooda returns to Baroda following a five-year stint with Rajasthan.
- •Baroda Cricket Association CEO Snehal Parikh confirmed the dispute between Hooda and Krunal Pandya is resolved.
- •Hooda previously departed the team in 2021 citing issues with Krunal Pandya.
- •Munaf Patel has been named the pace bowling coach and mentor for the BCA academy.
- •Jitesh Sharma continues his role with Baroda as a white-ball format guest player.
- 12:40 PMYahoo Sports — 'All issues sorted': Five years after Krunal Pandya row, Deepak Hooda set to play for Baroda
"The batting allrounder had joined Rajasthan as a professional for the 2021-22 domestic season after severing ties with Baroda. Hooda had moved to Rajasthan after being banned for the 2020-21 season in January by the BCA for "indiscipline."
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