Controversial Moment Between Nicholas Pooran and Krunal Pandya Goes Viral in IPL 2026
Intense Moment Captured in IPL 2026
During the IPL, players often get caught up in the heat of the moment. This has been witnessed numerous times throughout the tournament's history. Recently, a similar incident occurred in IPL 2026, which has now gone viral on social media. A video from the match between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore has stirred quite a buzz, showing Nicholas Pooran grabbing Krunal Pandya by the neck. Following the video's release, fans began speculating about the nature of the relationship between the two players. However, Krunal Pandya has since addressed the situation directly.
Viral Video Sparks Controversy
The match between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore took place at Ekana Stadium during IPL 2026. Tension arose when Nicholas Pooran came to bat and Krunal Pandya bowled a fast bouncer at him. After taking a single on the next ball, Pooran and Pandya were seen having a brief exchange at the non-striker's end. Although the situation didn't escalate at that moment, a new video surfaced post-match that caught fans' attention. In the footage, Pooran and Krunal were seen conversing after the game, during which Pooran appeared to grab Krunal's neck and push him. Justin Langer was also present, engaging with both players. However, moments later, the two were seen laughing and chatting amicably, indicating that the incident was not serious.
Krunal Pandya Addresses the Incident
Following the incident, Krunal Pandya took to Instagram to share a photo with Nicholas Pooran, putting all rumors to rest. He wrote, "No drama, just love my brother. Congratulations on completing 100 IPL matches. Proud of you, brother; there are many more matches to come. By the way, how was that bouncer?" Pooran responded in the comments, clarifying that everything was fine between them. He stated, "There’s only love here, friends. One of my best buddies." It’s worth noting that Pooran and Krunal have played together for Lucknow Super Giants in the 2023 and 2024 seasons, maintaining a strong friendship.