During the IPL 2026 match between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, an on-field exchange between Krunal Pandya and Nicholas Pooran raised eyebrows among fans. However, both players later clarified that there was no animosity. The incident happened when Pooran came to bat, and Krunal bowled a sharp bouncer. After a brief exchange of words, the situation appeared tense but did not escalate further. Following the match, a video surfaced showing the two players in a friendly conversation, with Pooran playfully grabbing Krunal by the collar. Both players took to social media to reassure fans of their friendship, with Krunal congratulating Pooran on reaching 100 IPL games and emphasizing that there was 'no trouble, only love.' Pooran echoed these sentiments, referring to Krunal as one of his best mates. Their camaraderie is well-known, as they previously played together at LSG during the 2023 and 2024 IPL seasons.