Mumbai Indians all-rounder Krunal Pandya is a big fan of big hitting Yuvraj Singh and idolizes the Punjab all-rounder who is playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad this season.
Krunal Pandya played a match winning knock against Delhi Daredevils at Vizag where he scored 86 off 37 balls. “I used to watch Yuvraj Singh and I am a big fan of Yuvraj Singh. So I like him and I idolise him.”
“I am happy for my performance for the Mumbai Indians. Batting, bowling – wherever I have got an opportunity – I have done well. I will like to continue with the same. We have one match remaining (against Gujarat Lions in Kanpur on May 21) and will try to win it and qualify for the play-offs,” he told reporters on the sidelines of ‘Kingfisher Premium Bowl Out’ contest here.
“We have one thing on our mind, about winning the next game. We are not thinking about the result, but are focusing on the process. We will go there (to Kanpur), practise well for two days. If we will execute the skills, then the result will be in our favour,” the 25-year-old player added.
“We have many legends in the team, (head coach) Ricky Pointing , Sachin (Tendulkar) sir, Jonty (Rhodes) sir. I have learned about batting from Robin Singh (assistant coach). He guides me about batting. It has been a good experience,” he added.
Krunal Pandya performance in the tournament has been good scoring 222 runs in 11 matches. He has also picked 6 wickets with an economy of 7.13 not bad for a spinner. Playing his first Indian Premier League, his performance would catch the attention of the selectors and could be selected in Indian team which will tour Zimbabwe for three One-day Internationals and 3 T20 matches.