According to all-rounder Krunal Pandya, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru camp is considerably calmer than it was the previous year, and players are much more aware of their roles this season.
In 2025, RCB won the Indian Premier League trophy for the first time in 18 years. In the final versus Punjab Kings at Ahmedabad, all-rounder Pandya was named player of the match. RCB won the final match by 6 runs thanks to his 4-0-17-2 bowling figures.
“I feel that this year there is a much calmer atmosphere. Last year it was a new team, and everyone got to know each other. This year many players understand their roles and each other’s strengths and weaknesses,” Pandya said in a video posted by RCB.
“When I get into the big occasions, I feel that if God has got you here, then there is a reason behind it and sometimes I think that these big occasions are actually made for me. I feel the pressure, but I think about how I can be calm and in the present moment and do what is required,” he said.
According to Pandya, RCB legend Virat Kohli would undoubtedly be considered one of the best cricketers of all time.
“Virat is a classic example. You can see that hunger; you can see that passion in how he sees the game and how much he wants that victory. If Virat Kohli had been born in any (some other) generation, he would still be one of the greats. He is not competing with anyone else,” he said.
