Krunal Pandya on using bouncers as a spinner in IPL 2026: ‘I am someone who follows my gut’
Indian Express·1h ago·Positivity
What Happened
RCB all-rounder Krunal Pandya has adopted bouncers as a tactical tool while bowling spin in IPL 2026, citing the Impact Player rule and increasing batting dominance. He bowled 1/26 against Mumbai Indians, using the surprise bouncer to contain batters. Pandya says his approach is instinct-driven, not pre-planned. He follows gut feeling and commits fully to decisions. Pandya praised spin bowling partner Suyash Sharma's improvement under coach Malolan Rangarajan's guidance.
Key Entities
Krunal PandyaRCBIPL 2026Mumbai IndiansSuyash SharmaMalolan RangarajanLucknow Super Giants