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[VIDEOS] Your thoughts on Krunal Pandya?

Keep your IPL performances to IPL please. We don't even have a proper finisher. What has IPL done in that regard?

Let KL Rahul who was in great form(according to Manjrekar) in IPL and went out of form in internationals hit big sixes first. Also let Pant cement his place in the team because at the moment DK has performed better than him.
Kl rahul is the highest ranked indian player in t20s, if he hasn't done well than who has?
45+ avg at 150str rate ya he failed in a couple of matches but that's it, he is a sure spot in t20s. He has done better than the likes of rohit, kohli, dhawan in last one year that's why he is top ranked and there is no sane argument over his exclusion from t20s.

Secondly, i also mentioned krunal's domestic performance but you are so obsessed with ipl that you find it difficult to see. I myself am not an ipl fan and i rarely watch matches but i have seen krunal's batting and it is head and shoulders ulders above jadeja's.

Dinesh karthik has played over 150 innings in international cricket and is yet to score a single century, on the other hand rishabh pant struck an overseas century in just his third match, there is no competition b/w them, dinesh is just a support keeper who will be thrown out as soon as rishabh pant gets some experience under his belt.

Its mind boggling that a mediocre player like DK who is yet to score a century after 150+ innings (that too in a country known for producing finest batsman) is getting backed by some posters here. He is the poster boy of mediocrity and his role will remain as a support wicketkeeper throughput his career.
 
He seems a changed bowler after his comeback. Has 2 4 wicket hauls so far. ALso don't forget his experience. Krunal to me doesn't look like a wicket taking option
Please note that these performances have come in asian conditions(and that too against mediocre teams) he will be thrashed outside asia.
 
Dinesh karthik has played over 150 innings in international cricket and is yet to score a single century, on the other hand rishabh pant struck an overseas century in just his third match, there is no competition b/w them, dinesh is just a support keeper who will be thrown out as soon as rishabh pant gets some experience under his belt.

Its mind boggling that a mediocre player like DK who is yet to score a century after 150+ innings (that too in a country known for producing finest batsman) is getting backed by some posters here. He is the poster boy of mediocrity and his role will remain as a support wicketkeeper throughput his career.
Thoroughly agree with this. Selecting Karthik again and again shows how mind boggingly clueless our 'thinktank' is. With this amount of backing, someone like Samson or Ishan Kishan would've done wonders by now.
 
As for Krunal, happy for him. I still think he'd be cannon fodder on English pitches. Happy to be proved wrong though.
 
Bumrah has already signalled the team's looking for more bowling A/Rs. Don't be surprised if Krunal forces his way into the WC squad. Depends on the next 5 T20s lined up for him.
 
Thoroughly agree with this. Selecting Karthik again and again shows how mind boggingly clueless our 'thinktank' is. With this amount of backing, someone like Samson or Ishan Kishan would've done wonders by now.

What's mind-boggling is that despite constantly seeing DK outperform Pant everyone is supporting the latter.

Pant has been a total dud. And Pant's century in England is completely useless. DK's 60s and 70s when he opened the batitng in England in 2007 won us a series. Pant is nothing more than a T20 hack and some idiot IPL "fans" are going gaga over an unfinished player who has zero reliability.
 
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What's mind-boggling is that despite constantly seeing DK outperform Pant everyone is supporting the latter.

Pant has been a total dud. And Pant's century in England is completely useless. DK's 60s and 70s when he opened the batitng in England in 2007 won us a series. Pant is nothing more than a T20 hack and some idiot IPL "fans" are going gaga over an unfinished player who has zero reliability.

These "fans" are nothing but frustrated cheerleaders. They don't have half a brain to understand cricket.

My liking of pant isn't based on his ipl performances. I rarely follow ipl.
The century in england wasn't match winning but it showed that he has what it takes to be a top wk batsman. It was the first century by an indian wicketkeeper in eng.
Dinesh karthik played in the first two matcjes
and he wasn't able to put bat to ball.
Rishabh pant was also prolific in india vs wi series, so he has done more than enough to fix his spot in tests.
So pant has clearly outperformed DK in tests.
He has played just two odis, so please give it a rest. Your DK has been playing for 13 years and still doesn't have a single odi century, let alone century he doesn't even have a single memorable innings.
The only place he outperformed pant is in t20s, and that too won't last long
 
My liking of pant isn't based on his ipl performances. I rarely follow ipl.
The century in england wasn't match winning but it showed that he has what it takes to be a top wk batsman. It was the first century by an indian wicketkeeper in eng.
Dinesh karthik played in the first two matcjes
and he wasn't able to put bat to ball.
Rishabh pant was also prolific in india vs wi series, so he has done more than enough to fix his spot in tests.
So pant has clearly outperformed DK in tests.
He has played just two odis, so please give it a rest. Your DK has been playing for 13 years and still doesn't have a single odi century, let alone century he doesn't even have a single memorable innings.
The only place he outperformed pant is in t20s, and that too won't last long

Pant's century in England is way overhyped.

First of all, let's not forget the 5 innings before that 100 where he scored only 22 runs.

Unlike DK, who had to play two out of his 4 innings at Lord's (by far the most difficult conditions on that tour) and also, he steadied the ship in the 2nd innings in the 1st test, with Kohli.

Secondly, Pant's style of play is that he will score those odd 100s every now and then. But more importantly, it's not about the runs you score as much as it's about what can you do for the team.

Do you remember how he got out after that hundred? KL had just gotten out. There was only about 22 overs to play out and draw the test. But Pant slogged Rashid and holed out at long off!

That is the problem with Pant. He can only play one way. Any batsman with half a cricketing brain would have realised after KL's wicket that he should ensure that the game goes in to the last 15 minutes so as to make sure a draw is on the cards.

But Pant doesn't have the game for that. Pant's century in England is nothing more than a personal milestone. It did absolutely nothing for the team. If you're happy with that, then fine. I would much rather get 70s and 80s from DK to win a series in England then to get an inconsequential century that ends in a 1-4 loss.

Pant is currently the most hyped Indian player. I can understand that to an extent because of the sheer amount of natural hitting ability he has. But mentally, Pant isn't even 50% ready for a WC. 1-gear players who are as inconsistent as Pant are a liability in a WC squad.
 
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Can't believe India wasted so much time on Axar Patel. Krunal Pandya is eons ahead of Axar. Krunal should be playing ahead of Jadeja in ODIs.
 
Could he replace Chahal? Wonder if he has the bowling to.

If he does, it will strengthen our batting.

We will know only if we test it out.

Chahal is much better but if Krunal can be economical and score runs, he may lend better balance to the side.

Chahal's tendency to lose it when attacked is worrisome.
 
We will know only if we test it out.

Chahal is much better but if Krunal can be economical and score runs, he may lend better balance to the side.

Chahal's tendency to lose it when attacked is worrisome.

Chahal has lost his novelty factor. Also it is very rare to see a player who can't hold the bat in an international team. India has atleast 3. Chahal is an atrocious fielder aa well. So all in all, the effect is negative.
 
Chahal has lost his novelty factor. Also it is very rare to see a player who can't hold the bat in an international team. India has atleast 3. Chahal is an atrocious fielder aa well. So all in all, the effect is negative.

Yes. We can't have a dud tail in modern LOI.

It just won't work.

Theory be damned.

But if Krunal gets whacked for 75 runs in his quota and doesn't score enough to justify, then Chahal would be a better option.

We can argue either ways.

Only way we will know is to test it out and see what really happens.
 
I know it's probably too late for krunal for cwc 19. But it he keeps giving stellar performances in the next 5 t20's then, why can't we go with a xi like this?
Rohit
Dhawan
Kohli
Rayudu
Dhoni
Kedar
Hardik
Krunal
Kuldeep
Bumrah
Khaleel
We have 3 proper bowlers in khaleel, bumrah and Kuldeep. 3 AR's in Jhadav and the Pandya brothers who can bowl 20 overs between them. This gives us flexibility also as if one guy is having a bad day the others can cover for him. Then we have
5 batsmen and the lower order power of Kedar and Pandya brothers. I really think this is the best we can do right now and this xi is much better than the xi we played against windies(personally don't feel Dhoni should be in the team but that debate is over).

What you chose is the most inexperienced bowling lineup in Indian history going to a world cup. Doesn't work that way. For big tournaments, you need experience.
 
What you chose is the most inexperienced bowling lineup in Indian history going to a world cup. Doesn't work that way. For big tournaments, you need experience.

Jadeja is not the answer especially on those pitches!
 
I know it's probably too late for krunal for cwc 19. But it he keeps giving stellar performances in the next 5 t20's then, why can't we go with a xi like this?
Rohit
Dhawan
Kohli
Rayudu
Dhoni
Kedar
Hardik
Krunal
Kuldeep
Bumrah
Khaleel
We have 3 proper bowlers in khaleel, bumrah and Kuldeep. 3 AR's in Jhadav and the Pandya brothers who can bowl 20 overs between them. This gives us flexibility also as if one guy is having a bad day the others can cover for him. Then we have
5 batsmen and the lower order power of Kedar and Pandya brothers. I really think this is the best we can do right now and this xi is much better than the xi we played against windies(personally don't feel Dhoni should be in the team but that debate is over).

Dream 11? Khelo dimaag se. :msd
 
Jadeja is not the answer especially on those pitches!

He was the best bowler in CT 2013 in Eng when India won. He just showed his value as a batsman in the Asia cup final and the match vs Afg. Yes, he got out at the end but his experience got India close. He is bowling better again.
 
Looks like Imad Wasim 2.0 , don't think he has a future in odis outside Asia unless he can bat extremely well
 
He was the best bowler in CT 2013 in Eng when India won.
Come on, that was 5 years back. And by the time WC comes, it'll be 6 years! If anything, he has started darting even more.
 
Come on, that was 5 years back. And by the time WC comes, it'll be 6 years! If anything, he has started darting even more.

He knows it's his last chance. He's taking wickets and is bowling well. Anyway, there are enough games between now and WC.
 
I don't rate his bowling at all. He simply darts it in at pace and that won't work in ODIs. Definitely can't trust him as the fifth bowler. If he's less injury prone ,fitter and a better, consistent striker of the ball than Kedar, then he can play as a sixth bowling option and no.6 batsman I suppose. Also we need to get this "We need all-rounders no matter what" nonsensical attitude. If our all-rounders are not good enough to bowl a good 10 overs , then just play the five best bowlers in the country and be done with it. Want to improve the batting? Then focus on replacing dhoni and finding a better alternative to rayudu. :)
 
The best thing to like about Krunal is his attitude. He’s skill set is aimed at excelling in limited overs cricket. He’s not ridiculously talented or dangerous at anything but he’s very smart as a cricketer. As a batsman he’s capable of hanging in there for important runs. He can smash it as well. As a bowler he’s not a turner of the ball reliesMore on change of pace and does it effectively.
 
I don't rate his bowling at all. He simply darts it in at pace and that won't work in ODIs. Definitely can't trust him as the fifth bowler. If he's less injury prone ,fitter and a better, consistent striker of the ball than Kedar, then he can play as a sixth bowling option and no.6 batsman I suppose. Also we need to get this "We need all-rounders no matter what" nonsensical attitude. If our all-rounders are not good enough to bowl a good 10 overs , then just play the five best bowlers in the country and be done with it. Want to improve the batting? Then focus on replacing dhoni and finding a better alternative to rayudu. :)
This.

Not at all convinced by his bowling. As for his batting, he has not been tested as yet. Ideally, should have been played in Asia cup and WI ODI series for us to have a fair idea about his capabilities. But no, our 'thinktank' is clueless as ever.
 
This.

Not at all convinced by his bowling. As for his batting, he has not been tested as yet. Ideally, should have been played in Asia cup and WI ODI series for us to have a fair idea about his capabilities. But no, our 'thinktank' is clueless as ever.

Yeah. They should have tested him much earlier.
 
Yeah. They should have tested him much earlier.

There was no need to test him. Krunal's only place in the ODI XI would be at no 6 by replacing Kedar.

And Kedar is a far better batsman. Which is exactly who you want at no 6.

And as for bowling, Jadeja and perhaps even Axar are better left-arm spinners than him so he doesn't make the cut that way either.

Krunal right now is still a T20 player, just like his brother was when he came into the Indian team. It has taken Hardik over 2 years of international cricket to develop into a decent AR. Krunal wouldn't have transformed himself from a T20 player into an ODI player in just a couple of series in the 11th hour.
 
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There was no need to test him. Krunal's only place in the ODI XI would be at no 6 by replacing Kedar.

And Kedar is a far better batsman. Which is exactly who you want at no 6.

And as for bowling, Jadeja and perhaps even Axar are better left-arm spinners than him so he doesn't make the cut that way either.

Krunal right now is still a T20 player, just like his brother was when he came into the Indian team. It has taken Hardik over 2 years of international cricket to develop into a decent AR. Krunal wouldn't have transformed himself from a T20 player into an ODI player in just a couple of series in the 11th hour.

i agree that he should only play T20's. The only problem is jadhav's fitness imo.
 
If he performs well in ipl then there is a chance of him getting selected in the WC squad.
He's a better batsman than jadeja, and jadeja is nothing special with the ball in LOIs, so he is a better fit for spin allrounder position
 
Only when you test, you will know who stands where.

Our planning post 2015 WC has been shameful.

A few individuals are masking the rotten core of our team.
 
Waste , Simon Katich was a better bowler than Big Pandaya.
Batting in lower order - not much of use in Indian conditions unless u are a power hitter.
And in seaming conditions he is same as Jadeja except poor fielder
 
He should have had more games under his belt by now. It's a travesty how he has yet to play any ODIs. Really good prospect. Pakistan could certainly do with a player of his lower order batting skills and spin bowling since these are the two weakest facets in their game.
 
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He should have had more games under his belt by now. It's a travesty how he has yet to play any ODIs. Really good prospect. Pakistan could certainly do with a player of his lower order batting skills and spin bowling since these are the two weakest facets in their game.

Why? You already have Imad, I would much rather have Imad in my team than Krunal.
 
Krunal is a tailender against fast bowler.
Imad >>>>>> krunal.
 
I thought he was poor man's Jadeja but it appears he wants to emulate Imad. Thats good news for India.
 
Why? You already have Imad, I would much rather have Imad in my team than Krunal.

Krunal and Imad are actually very similar. Both don’t spin the ball much and are hard hitting batsman. Don’t think Pak need him tbh.
 
Krunal is a bits and pieces player. I prefer Jadeja over him. At least Jadeja can dart and he is a gun fielder. Krunal is a good fielder and his batting is not upto the international level. He looked below average to me in all his outings so far. Perhaps need a longer rope. But not much time left till wc.
 
Krunal is a bits and pieces player. I prefer Jadeja over him. At least Jadeja can dart and he is a gun fielder. Krunal is a good fielder and his batting is not upto the international level. He looked below average to me in all his outings so far. Perhaps need a longer rope. But not much time left till wc.

Jadeja gives a six ball every over. Agree with the rest. Thats for T20s. Krunal is no where close to being selected for ODIs
 
My opinion bhai, you can disagree, I do not rate Krunal but won't mind him proving me wrong.

:) yep lets agree to disagree , peace ..... reason i dont rate imad is his fitness ( belly ), dont think he will last very long in intl cricket
 
Compare great players. Not mediocre bits and piece players. It is like comparing Mohammad sami (pakistan) vs Rubel Hossein. Who cares when both are crap.
 
On the eve of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2020/21, Baroda suffered a big blow after their vice-captain Deepak Hooda left the camp, alleging misbehaviour by captain Krunal Pandya. Hooda, who has also led Baroda in past, has also written to the Baroda Cricket Association, alleging that Pandya used abusive language in front of teammates.

As per Sportstar, Hooda wrote that he is demoralised, depressed and under pressure. A senior member of the state team, Hooda has played 46 first-class, 68 List A and 123 T20s.

“I am playing cricket since last 11 years from Baroda cricket Association. At present, I am selected for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. I am demoralised, depressed and under pressure. As from last some days and at least from last couple of days, my team captain Mr.Kurnal Pandiya is using abusive language to me in front of my team-mates and also other states teams who have come for participation at Reliance Stadium Vadodara,” Hooda wrote in the letter, as per Sportstar.

“He is trying to pull me down all the time .He is threatening me how you will play for Baroda, I will see you. I have never seen such a unhealthy atmosphere in my cricketing career till date. I have represented at all levels of cricket from Baroda cricket Association only. Also, I’m playing IPL from last 7 years. I have got a good records also in my cricketing career till date.

“I have played a lot of cricket with great international players and captains as well till date. But I never face such a bad behaviour given by a team captain. I’m a team man and I always keep my team above me… In view of above facts, I am unable to play and perform my best under circumstances where every time our Baroda team captain poking me and disturbing me in my preparation,” Hooda added, as per Sportstar.

The report also adds that the association has asked for the team manager's report. It remains to be seen how the board will react after it receives the report.

A senior all-rounder now, Hooda has also been part of Team India twice. During the 2017/18 season, he made it to the T20I squad for the home series against Sri Lanka and the Nidahas Trophy. Though he wasn't included in the playing XI.

Pandya, Baroda's captain, has also been part of the national team and played 18 T20Is. He has been away from the national team for over a year now.

Baroda kick off their Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy campaign against Uttarakhand in Vadodara tomorrow.

https://www.timesnownews.com/sports...r-by-captain-krunal-pandya-leaves-camp/705172
 
Krunal Pandya has attitude issues.
Exposed many times in IPL.
He thinks himself as a superstar.
Such an arrogant.
 
What some money earned from the IPL can do to a b-grade loser.

That letter sounds like it was really written by someone whose mind has been lost.

Nothing much will happen. A reprimand behind doors and Krunal will go to an Amit Shah-owned jewelry store and buy himself another ugly fat gold chain :rabada2
 
Krunal Pandya has attitude issues.
Exposed many times in IPL.
He thinks himself as a superstar.
Such an arrogant.

Hardik is arrogant but has the talent to back it up.

Arrogance backed by genuine ability is permissible. You need talent proportionate to your arrogance to get away with it though. That’s why it suits very few people.
 
Nothing surprise me anymore from some of these IPL stars. They have more money than brain and have completely lost it attitude wise. Thank god some of them play international cricket and see that there are other players in the world equally good or even better than them.

Poor attitude by a Pandya is something quite normal.
 
Lol at this C grade cricketer. I remember some fans here compared him with Jaddu. Not even Hardik can take over Jaddu as an allrounder let alone Krunal. IPL money has gone to his head it seems. :inti
 
Nothing surprise me anymore from some of these IPL stars. They have more money than brain and have completely lost it attitude wise. Thank god some of them play international cricket and see that there are other players in the world equally good or even better than them.

Poor attitude by a Pandya is something quite normal.

Exactly. They have got more money than their aukaat. I am pretty sure a terrible cricketer like Krunal earns more than someone like Pujara or Ishant. Happy to be proven wrong by any IPL fan here. :inti
 
I'm not a fan of these 2 brothers, Hardik and Krunal.

They seem lazy and T20 league focused.
 
I'm not a fan of these 2 brothers, Hardik and Krunal.

They seem lazy and T20 league focused.

I am pretty sure you don't follow domestic cricket. Pandya brothers are very hard working cricketers.

Krunal has had several injuries. His shoulder injuries halted his career several times. He has worked hard to achieve whatever he had till now. Was brilliant in Vijay Hazare trophy and earned his Odi cap. May not be very talented guy but definitely not lazy.

Hardik has a great record against top sides in Odis. He has improved both his batting and bowling and is twice the player he was at the time of his international debut.
 
My thoughts on Krunal Pandya is that he can't play the short ball if his life depended on it.
 
If he was Pakistani people would say he is only in the team cos of his brother, who is only in the team because of his relationship with kohli
 
I always thought he could be a decent T20 player. Surprised Indian fans don't rate him. He has decent List A numbers with the bat so I can see why he has been called up for the ODI team but I think he is more of a T20 player.
 
Krunal Pandya in just 26 balls on debut. It's the fastest fifty ever on ODI debut.
 
If he was Pakistani people would say he is only in the team cos of his brother, who is only in the team because of his relationship with kohli

If he was Pakistani, he would be considered a special talent and would milk this performance for years.

In India, he will get dropped a few matches later and no one would care and hype him up. Different standards.

He is far better than Shadab and also better than Imad and Nawaz.
 
If he was Pakistani, he would be considered a special talent and would milk this performance for years.

In India, he will get dropped a few matches later and no one would care and hype him up. Different standards.

He is far better than Shadab and also better than Imad and Nawaz.

Spot on, brilliant innings on debut , India's production belt continues to churn out the talent, credit where credit is due.
 
If he was Pakistani, he would be considered a special talent and would milk this performance for years.

<B>In India, he will get dropped a few matches later</B> and no one would care and hype him up. Different standards.

He is far better than Shadab and also better than Imad and Nawaz.

I agree with that. Not sure about the rest part.
 
Depends on what happens. if India wins then it lends some weight to his quickfire 50. has to make some difference to the match result
 
Even I thought same before this match but he played well today.
Not sure on difficult tracks.

Common bro, you cant expect someone slogging at no. 7 to have proper technique. His job is to bowl useful overs and slog in last overs like Imad Wasim does for Pak. I think he could be groomed further.
 
If he was Pakistani, he would be considered a special talent and would milk this performance for years.

In India, he will get dropped a few matches later and no one would care and hype him up. Different standards.

He is far better than Shadab and also better than Imad and Nawaz.

The english batters putting his innings in perspective It was nothing special considering england are batting at 8 an over This is a belter of a wkt where an avge batsman can make hay too

In terms of bowling he looks fawad alamish

Theres no way he can play in the indian team as an allrounder and hes not good enough as a batter alone

He wont be in the indian team for long
 
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I was touched by his post innings interview. He showed he was human with his inability to control his emotions with the loss of his father.

Don't care about his stats; the guy wasn't faking it. I loved how the Pandya brothers hugged it out.
 
I was watching some video on YouTube few months ago where Hardik Pandya basically said his brother was always considered a mediocre talent (unlike him) and he was worried if Krunal Pandya would get to even make a domestic career and would need to be carried around by Hardik.

Great achievement that the guy is also playing for India now.
 
I was watching some video on YouTube few months ago where Hardik Pandya basically said his brother was always considered a mediocre talent (unlike him) and he was worried if Krunal Pandya would get to even make a domestic career and would need to be carried around by Hardik.

Great achievement that the guy is also playing for India now.

What was the date of that interview? A weird statement by Hardik considering Krunal made his T20I debut in 2018.
 
All the show boating and "black" emulation aside, Pandya brothers are probably the most hard working and genuine cricketers in the Indian setup. Both all rounders and always play with high intensity. They know they have been handed a new life by IPL and instead of sitting on the riches (both millionaires by now), they keep improving.
 
Never rated the guy, but the innings is worth watching again . High quality knock, no hacks ..reminded me of Yuvi a bit. Not sure if it's one off, but I dint see him capable of an innings like this ..either I got that wrong completely or hes improved a lot
 
He got so emotional during half time interview, I have never seen a player get this much emotional and speechless. He was missing his late father today on this special day.

Wishing him luck.

For all the negative talk in the media, they are extremely hard working and have made the most of their abilities.

I always tend to look at players attitude on the field and judge them mostly based on that. A lot of people cash in big time on God given talent but it's the blokes who dive around the most and give their best in the field who are the ultimate professionals and competitors. Both Pandyas in that regard are terrific in the field.
 
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