Krunal Pandya’s finger spin avatar, Dinesh Karthik told why this all-rounder will be remembered for a long time

News India Live, Digital Desk: Ever since the dominance of wrist spinners has increased in the shortest format of cricket (T20), questions have been raised on the existence of finger spinners. But the experienced wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik believe that Krunal Pandya has completely changed this perception. According to Karthik, Krunal has redefined finger spin in modern cricket in a new and effective way, for which he will be remembered for a long time.

Krunal Pandya: The ‘modern face’ of finger spin

Dinesh Karthik, in a recent interview, highlighted the nuances of Krunal’s bowling and cited three main reasons why he is different from other spinners:

Accurate Speed ​​and Length (Speed ​​Variability): Krunal does not toss the ball too much in the air like traditional spinners. His strength is his ‘flat’ and fast balls, which do not give the batsmen the opportunity to open their hands.

Wickets in Critical Overs (Clutch Performer): According to Karthik, Krunal’s specialty is that he bowls in difficult times between the powerplay and death overs and yet his economy rate remains excellent.

Strategic Finesse: He changes his line by looking at the batsman’s use of his feet and crease, which is the greatest art in T20 for a finger spinner.

Statistics that show Krunal’s ability (Stats Analysis)

If we look at the last few seasons of IPL and recent domestic performance, Krunal Pandya’s statistics testify to his ‘impact’:

Economy Rate (IPL): Krunal’s overall economy rate is often 7.5 Which is excellent for a finger spinner on pitches that suit the batsman.

Dot ball in middle overs: He tops the list of spinners who have bowled the most dot balls in the middle overs (7-15).

Left-arm angle: His left-handed angle has always been a puzzle for right-handed batsmen, especially when he bowls the ball slightly outside off.

“He is not just an all-rounder, he is a specialist.”

Dinesh Karthik says that Krunal’s bowling is often underestimated because of his batting, but in reality his bowling has won many matches for the team (LSG and formerly MI).

“Krunal has proved that if you have the control and mindset, you can become a T20 legend without turning the ball too much.” – Dinesh Karthik

path to the future

In this 2026 cricket season, Krunal Pandya’s focus is not only to strengthen Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the IPL but also to present his claim for the Indian team. This statement by Dinesh Karthik must have definitely boosted Krunal’s confidence and has given new hope to the finger spinners.