Explainer: Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya Rift Rumours Surface After T20 World Cup Win. What’s Really Going On?
Fans noted that Krunal Pandya, who usually fills his feed with support for Hardik Pandya, stayed completely silent after the World Cup win.
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final brought immense joy to Indian fans as India beat New Zealand by a giant margin. Social media flooded right away with posts from players and fan edits. But netizens soon spotted something unusual. They noted that Hardik Pandya’s brother, Krunal Pandya, who usually fills his feed with his support for his brother, stayed completely silent this time. This silence sparked a wave of curiosity and never-ending online discussion. Read on to find out more!
India’s massive 96-run victory over New Zealand in the 2026 T20 World Cup final had the whole country dancing in the streets. Everyone was expressing their excitement and gratitude to the players through reels and posts. But one thing felt off for many fans. Hardik’s older brother Krunal Pandya and his wife, Pankhuri Sharma, didn’t post anything online.
Krunal has always been Hardik’s biggest cheerleader and in the past would shower lots of love and support on social media platforms. But this time? He didn’t post anything. Fans also realised that neither Krunal nor Pankhuri had been seen at the stadium. Their absence made people talk even more and speculate that something was fishy.
Some people wondered if the brothers were fighting. Others pointed to Hardik Pandya’s relationship with Mahieka Sharma. They noted that Mahieka was there cheering loudly in the crowd and joined the celebrations. A few fans noticed that Krunal Pandya and Pankhuri Sharma seemed closer to Hardik’s ex-wife, Nataša Stanković.
However, not everyone believes that there is an issue going on. Some say that social media does not show the full picture and maybe they celebrated in private. It is important to note that neither Hardik nor Krunal have addressed the rumours, and fans hope the matter is just a misunderstanding so that the brothers remain united and strong.
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First Published: March 12, 2026 11:37 AM
