Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Krunal Pandyafrom match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, on April 12, 2026.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Krunal Pandyafrom match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, on April 12, 2026.
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Soon after checking into the team hotel in Mumbai on Saturday (April 11, 2026), Krunal Pandya settled into a chair and briefed his hairstylist to “do something different”. After all, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru allrounder was gearing up to face his alma mater — and a side led by his younger brother.

The makeover took 90 minutes, and the end result — call it what you will — certainly stood out. It drew curious glances from opponents and fans alike. But while the hairstyle grabbed eyeballs, it was Krunal’s on-field craft that truly made a statement.


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