Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Krunal Pandyafrom match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, on April 12, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI 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. Published – April 13, 2026 10:49 am IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Workers’ protest over wage hike turns violent in Noida, vehicles torched Slovakia’s Fico ready to cooperate with Hungary’s new Prime Minister