{
  "id": 5034016,
  "title": "'Hope Is Still Alive': Krunal Pandya's Cryptic Post After Team India Snub Goes Viral",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/hope-is-still-alive-krunal-pandyas-cryptic-post-after-team-india-snub",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T06:02:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/hope-is-still-alive-krunal-pandyas-cryptic-post-after-team-india-snub-goes-viral"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Krunal Pandya, the Indian all-rounder, has sparked curiosity on social media following his exclusion from India’s squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan. The squad was announced on Tuesday, with the first match set to commence in Delhi on September 13. Despite widespread speculation that Krunal might make a return to international cricket, the selectors chose not to include him. On Instagram, Krunal posted a cryptic message, \"Hope is still alive,\" paired with a fingers-crossed emoji and the Indian flag. While the message did not explicitly address his omission, it was widely perceived as an indication of his persistent optimism about a future opportunity with Team India. Krunal Pandya's Instagram post, following his recent inclusion in the squad, has ignited a buzz among fans and cricket enthusiasts.",
  "summary": "Indian all-rounder Krunal Pandya has grabbed attention on social media after being left out of India’s squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan. The selectors announced the squad on Tuesday, with the series scheduled to begin in Delhi on September 13. Krunal’s omission came despite growing speculation that he could make his international comeback. Soon after the squad…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}