Krunal Pandya's father would be super proud: VVS Laxman lauds India's record-breaking ODI debutant

Krunal Pandya, who smashed 58 not out off 31 balls on ODI debut, dedicated his record-breaking innings to his father, who died due to cardiac arrest in January 2021.

Former India cricketers Sunil Gavaskar and VVS Laxman heaped praise on all-rounder Krunal Pandya who set a new record on ODI debut in the ongoing match against England in Pune on Tuesday. This is all heartA teary moment for ODI debutant @krunalpandya24 post his brilliant quick-fire half-century@hardikpandya7 #TeamIndia #INDvENG @Paytm pic.twitter.com/w3x8pj18CD Krunal, who was handed his debut ODI cap by younger brother Hardik before the match, smashed 58 not out off 31 balls in his maiden innings to help India post 317 for 5 in 50 overs in the 1st ODI. Krunal brought up his half-century off 26 balls which is the fastest-ever by a debutant in ODI cricket. His knock is also the 11th highest by an Indian on debut.