Mumbai:Mumbai Indians all-rounder Krunal Pandya was stopped by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) at the Mumbai International Airport by on Thursday, November 12.
According to a report published in a news agency, Krunal was detained over the suspicion of being in possession of undisclosed gold and other valuables.
"Cricketer Krunal Pandya stopped by Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) at the Mumbai International Airport over suspicion of being in possession of undisclosed gold and other valuables, while returning from UAE," DRI sources said.
The 29-year-old was returning to India from the United Arab Emirates after the completion of Indian Premier League 2020.
Pandya was part of Mumbai Indian squad that lifted the record-extending fifth IPL trophy on Tuesday by beating Delhi Capitals.
The franchise had earlier won the tournament in 2013, 2015, 2017, and 2019.
The all-rounder has played 71 matches for Mumbai Indians in the IPL. He was the player of the match in the IPL 2017 final and had helped Mumbai Indians defeat Rising Pune Supergiant to claim their third title.
In this year's IPL, Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) skipper KL Rahul won the Orange Cap while Delhi Capitals pacer Kagiso Rabada won the Purple Cap.
Rabada finished with 30 wickets from 17 matches, while Mumbai Indians pacer Jasprit Bumrah finished the tournament with second-most wickets (27) this season.
