Krunal Pandya shares cryptic post after being ignored for India T20I squad

All-rounder Krunal Pandya shared cryptic Instagram Story after missing out on India's squad for T20I series against Afghanistan. "Hope is still alive," he wrote alongside crossed-fingers and India flag emojis. His omission came after reports suggested selectors were considering recalling him over five years after his last India appearance. Krunal scored 226 runs and took 14 wickets in IPL 2026.