Krunal Pandya aims for India comeback after strong IPL performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 8:22 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Krunal Pandya, playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), expressed hope for a return to the Indian national team after nearly five years. In the IPL 2026 season, he contributed significantly with 226 runs at a strike rate of 145.80 and took 14 wickets with an economy rate of 8.41. His last appearance for India was in July 2021. In an interview, Krunal acknowledged the disappointment of being out of the national side but emphasized his dedication to the game and desire to represent India again.
- •Krunal Pandya scored 226 runs and took 14 wickets in IPL 2026.
- •Last represented India in a T20I against Sri Lanka on July 25, 2021.
- •He played a key role in RCB's consecutive IPL title win.
- •Krunal remains hopeful about returning to the national team.
- •He emphasizes his love for cricket amid selection challenges.
- 8:22 AMYahoo Sports — EXCLUSIVE| 'I am hopeful': RCB's Krunal Pandya sets sights on India comeback after five-year absence
"Krunal, who played a key role in RCB's successful IPL 2026 title defence, contributed with both bat and ball during the season. He scored 226 runs at a strike rate of 145.80 and picked up 14 wickets at an economy rate of 8.41 as RCB won their second consecutive IPL title.
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