India's T20 World Cup-winning vice-captain, Hardik Pandya, confirmed on Thursday via social media that he and his wife, Natasa Stankovic, have decided to end their marriage, which began in May 2020.
Hardik Pandya shared on Instagram, "After four years together, Natasa and I have mutually decided to part ways. We tried our best. Despite our efforts, we believe this is the right decision for both of us. It was tough, given the joy and mutual respect we shared as we built a family."
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The couple welcomed their son Agastya in 2021, who Pandya emphasized will remain their priority as they co-parent. Pandya played a significant role in India's recent T20 World Cup victory, serving as Rohit Sharma's deputy and contributing with both bat and ball throughout the tournament.
Hardik Pandya's divorce announcement coincided closely with the BCCI's announcement of the Indian team's squad for the upcoming limited-overs series against Sri Lanka, where Suryakumar Yadav was named the new T20I captain.
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Despite his recent role as vice-captain, Pandya was not considered for the captaincy due to fitness concerns, a decision he was reportedly informed about earlier.
The speculation surrounding his relationship with Natasa was growing with each passing day, fueled further by her removal of all photos with Pandya from her Instagram account.
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There was lots of gossip in Bollywood media that Hardik also had a fling with Ananya Panday during the recent Ambani wedding.