Krunal Pandya reflects on IPL success and future aspirations
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 8:20 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Krunal Pandya, recently appointed as Guest Sports Editor for The Times Of India, discusses his journey in cricket after recently winning back-to-back IPL titles with RCB. He emphasizes his evolution as a bowler amid high-scoring games, influenced by his late father and driven by a desire for further success, including hopes for an India recall. In his interview, Pandya elaborates on the preparations he undertakes to stay ahead of opponents, adapting his bowling strategy to meet modern challenges. His thoughts also touch on the joy of competing and the mental aspects of the sport.
- •Krunal Pandya won back-to-back IPL titles with RCB in 2025-2026.
- •He aims for a return to the Indian national team after five years.
- •Pandya has adapted his bowling techniques to remain effective in T20.
- •Insights shared on supporting his son and dealing with pressure in finals.
- 6:07 PMYahoo Sports — From passport agent to five-time IPL champion: RCB's Krunal Pandya shares inspirational life story
- 8:20 AMYahoo Sports — EXCLUSIVE | 'I was a passport agent, car broker before cricket': Krunal Pandya opens up on life's struggles
- 6:57 AMYahoo Sports — EXCLUSIVE | 'I always try to stay one step ahead': Krunal Pandya
"Five-time IPL champion Krunal Pandya's journey to success was forged in the crucible of early life struggles. Before cricket stardom, he navigated the world of paperwork, affidavits, and brokering second-hand cars, lessons that instilled resilience and a craving for tough challenges. These experiences shaped his approach to cricket, teaching him to embrace pressure and never give up.
"Fresh off back-to-back IPL titles, Krunal Pandya reflects on his journey, emphasizing resilience and reinvention. He discusses his evolution as a bowler in the high-scoring T20 era, the influence of his late father, and his unwavering hunger for success. Pandya also shares insights on his son's unique cricket critiques and his hopes for an India recall.
"Krunal Pandya might be a five-time IPL champion, but his backstory is all about resilience more than any of his fans might have thought, and he finally took the chance to open up about it.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 6:07 PMFrom passport agent to five-time IPL champion: RCB's Krunal Pandya shares inspirational life story
Krunal Pandya might be a five-time IPL champion, but his backstory is all about resilience more than any of his fans might have thought, and he finally took the chance to open up about it.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 8:20 AMEXCLUSIVE | 'I was a passport agent, car broker before cricket': Krunal Pandya opens up on life's struggles
Five-time IPL champion Krunal Pandya's journey to success was forged in the crucible of early life struggles. Before cricket stardom, he navigated the world of paperwork, affidavits, and brokering second-hand cars, lessons that instilled resilience and a craving for tough challenges. These experiences shaped his approach to cricket, teaching him to embrace pressure and never give up.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 6:57 AMEXCLUSIVE | 'I always try to stay one step ahead': Krunal Pandya
Fresh off back-to-back IPL titles, Krunal Pandya reflects on his journey, emphasizing resilience and reinvention. He discusses his evolution as a bowler in the high-scoring T20 era, the influence of his late father, and his unwavering hunger for success. Pandya also shares insights on his son's unique cricket critiques and his hopes for an India recall.
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