Meet Pankhuri Sharma, Krunal Pandya’s Wife, Former Model And Woman Behind His Cricket Success
Royal Challengers Bengaluru are set to face the Mumbai Indians in a high-voltage clash. But at the same time, it is expected to be one of the most dramatic clashes of the season. However, this time the attention is on Krunal Pandya. He is taking the field against his former franchise. Not only this, he will play against his younger brother, Krunal Pandya’s team.
The game carries more weight for Krunal. For those unaware, he has spent six successful seasons with the Mumbai Indians. Moreover, he made them won several trophies. Now, as he dons the red and golden jersey, the clash has become both a personal and professional battle. Meanwhile, attention has also turned to his wife, Pankhuri Sharma, who has stood by him through it all.
Who is Pankhuri Sharma?
Pankhuri Sharma is a former model and social media influencer. She has built her own identity beyond being the wife of one of IPL’s most dependable all-rounders. Before tying the knot with Krunal, she worked in the fashion and celebrity management space. She has worked with several Indian brands before moving into lifestyle blogging and content creation.
Apart from her professional work, Pankhuri also has an academic background in psychology. Some reports suggest that she also cleared her postgraduate entrance exams at Christ University. Now, she often shares glimpses of her family life, travels and motherhood on her social media handle.
Pankhuri got married to Krunal in December 2017. Since then, they have built a close-knit family. The couple has two sons, Kavir and Vayu. At the same time, she has been a major support system for Krunal. Pankhuri is often spotted cheering for her husband during major IPL matches. On the other hand, she also shares a close bond with Krunal’s brother, Hardik, and their wider family.
Krunal Pandya and Pankhuri Sharma’s love story
Krunal Pandya and Pankhuri Sharma initially met through a mutual friend for work-related reasons. She used to work in celebrity management, and Krunal was immediately impressed by her. Soon after, he asked her out, and their love story began during the 2016 IPL season. Soon, they developed a strong bond after Krunal suffered an injury. The couple has often shared in interviews how they developed a bond based on friendship and understanding.
Eventually, after winning IPL 2017 with the Mumbai Indians, Krunal proposed to Pankhuri at 2 AM in his hotel room. Interestingly, he held his Player of the Match trophy from the final in his hand. His teammates and family surrounded the duo during the beautiful moment. Later, they got married in a star-studded ceremony in Mumbai. Several celebrities, including Sachin Tendulkar and Amitabh Bachchan, attended their wedding.
More about Krunal Pandya
Krunal Pandya is one of IPL’s most successful all-rounders. He rose to national fame while playing for the Mumbai Indians and helped his team win big matches. In fact, his player-of-the-match performance in the 2017 IPL final solidified his place in the team.
Krunal made a major move into the Royal Challengers Bengaluru franchise in 2025 for Rs. 5.75 Crore. He also played a key role both with his bat and ball to help his team win their maiden IPL title. Notably, he once again won a Player of the Match trophy in the final. In turn, he made history by becoming the only player in the league to win two such trophies in two separate finals. Recently, the RCB star also crossed a milestone of picking 109 wickets in the IPL.
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