RCB’s Krunal Pandya and Tim David walk back after winning, during the IPL 2026 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Gujarat Titans (GT).
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For the sake of convenience mostly, Krunal Pandya is classified as a left-arm orthodox spinner. But what leaves his left arm at the point of delivery doesn’t always qualify as orthodox or even spin.
The variance in length can be extreme, with his repertoire including a sharp bouncer as well as the ball in the block-hole. Add his occasional low-arm release to the mix and he is able to keep the batters guessing in a format where his brethren of finger-spinners increasingly appear redundant. The 35-year-old’s methods may not necessarily please the classical practitioners of the craft from yesteryear, but he is seeking effectiveness rather than endorsement.
Published – April 27, 2026 01:39 am IST
