Krunal Himanshu Pandya is an Indian international cricketer who has played for the Indian cricket team but currently plays for Baroda in domestic cricket. The 'Hunarbaaz' Pandya, Krunal is a crafty left-arm spinner who can also contribute with the bat in the middle order. He's a vital cog in the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) machinery for IPL 2024.

This all-rounder from Gujarat has carved a niche for himself in the Indian T20 scene. Remember his explosive 86 runs off just 37 balls against the Delhi Daredevils back in his debut season? That kind of power lurks behind his batting.

Krunal's left-arm spin bowling can be deceiving, causing problems for batsmen. He's no stranger to pressure situations, having delivered under the spotlight for both Mumbai Indians (his former team) and India in international matches.

While he might not be the vice-captain of LSG this year (that responsibility goes to Nicholas Pooran), Krunal's experience and all-around skills are sure to be a major asset for the Lucknow Super Giants' quest for the IPL trophy.