Krunal Pandya: All-rounder Krunal Pandya, who bowled left arm spin, will seen playing for a county cricket club in England for the first time. He has signed with Warwickshire for the Royal London Cup.
Krunal Pandya, who is out of the Indian team, will be associated with Warwickshire for the entire season of the Royal London Cup.
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Krunal Pandya not part of Indian team for ODI and T20 series :-
The 31-year-old Krunal is not part of the Indian squad for the ODI and T20I series against England to be played this month. Krunal will be the third Indian after Washington Sundar (Lancashire) and Cheteshwar Pujara (Sussex) to play in tournament. It is starting on August 2.
The introduction of The Hundred competition reduced the importance of the Royal London One Day Cup :-
The introduction of The Hundred competition last year has diminished the importance of the Royal London One Day Cup. As England’s best players do not play for county teams.
However, Indian players currently playing cricket are not allowed to play in any T20 league other than the IPL. The brilliance of the Royal London Cup has increased with the addition of three big players.
Paul Farbrace, “It gives me great pleasure to welcome Krunal Pandya” :-
Warwickshire Director of Cricket Paul Farbrace said; “I am delighted to welcome Krunal to Edgbaston. Krunal will bring international experience to our team.”
At least 10 club players are going to take part in The Hundred and the rest of the places will be filled from next week’s draft of domestic players. There will be many young players in the ODI team and he hopes that Krunal will mentor them.
Krunal Pandya “Excited to have the opportunity to join such a big club” :-
Speaking on the occasion, Krunal said, “I am excited to have the opportunity to play county cricket and be associated with such a great club. Edgbaston, a wonderful ground and I look forward to calling it my home. I look forward to the team’s ODI campaign.” I can contribute.”