FACT CHECK: Are things not right between Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya?
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Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya will be next seen in action together during Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.
Something seems to be brewing between the Pandya brothers, Krunal and Hardik Pandya. The two brothers who were so emotionally attached, as seen in social media posts, seem to be getting distant from each other.
Indian fans started speculating the possible rift between the two brothers after Hardik played an important role in helping India win T20 World Cup 2026. He scored 217 runs and took nine wickets in the tournament.
Despite Hardik playing a key role in India’s win, Indian fans noticed that his brother, Krunal, did not post anything on social media congratulating his brother. This is where fans started speculating that something might be fishy between the two brothers.
Is everything okay between Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya?
Previously, Krunal celebrated every little success of Hardik Pandya with congratulatory messages on social media. However, his silence this time around has made the fans question the situation and the relationship between the two brothers.
Krunal and his wife, Pankhuri Sharma, did not even attend the India matches at stadiums to cheer for his brother, which raised even more speculations. Also, what caught the attention of many was Hardik didn’t even post anything on Pankhuri’s birthday, which he often does.
Krunal and Pankhuri were recently seen with Hardik’s ex-wife Natasa Stankovic, while Hardik has been with Mahieka Sharma, attending pujas and social gatherings. Mahieka was also seen in the stadiums during T20 World Cup, cheering for Hardik.
However, nothing can be confirmed as of now and these are just mere speculations from the Indian fans who were rather surprised to see Krunal’s silence post India’s T20 World Cup win. In recent times, Krunal has kept himself far from social media and did not post anything on India’s World Cup win either.
Hardik and Krunal together came in the news back in 2024 when both were victims of a 4-crore cheating incident involving their stepbrother, Vaibhav Pandya. Apart from that incident, the two brothers have not been in the news lately for any controversial reasons.
The recent buzz created by the fans is because of the reduced social media interactions between the two brothers and the sudden silence of Krunal from social media. While there have been a few reports that made headlines speculating a possible tension between the two brothers, nothing can be said with complete certainty. Hence, as of now, it can be concluded that there are no rift rumours between the two brothers.
What was Hardik Pandya’s contribution in India’s T20 World Cup 2026 win?
Hardik scored 217 runs and took nine wickets in India’s victorious T20 World Cup campaign.
When did Hardik and Krunal last came into the news together?
The two brothers made headlines in 2024 when both Hardik and Krunal were victims of a 4-crore cheating incident involving their stepbrother Vaibhav Pandya.
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Anshuman Roy is a senior cricket journalist with nearly a decade of experience covering the game. His love for cricket began in childhood, playing at school and college level before turning that passion into a profession. Over the years, he has written for several reputed media houses and specialises in news, features, previews, reviews, match reports, and opinion pieces.