Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic are officially not together. A social media post from Stankovic has confirmed the news about their divorce. The rumors of trouble in their relationship were roaming around for months on the internet and the couple has finally broken silence via a statement.
“After four years of being together, Hardik and I have decided to mutually part ways. We tried our best together and gave it our all, and we believe this is in the best interest for both of us. This was a tough decision for us to make, given the joy, mutual respect, and companionship we enjoyed together and as we grew a family. We are blessed with Agastya, who will continue to be at the center of both our lives, and we will co-parent to ensure that. we give him everything that we can for his happiness. We sincerely request your support and understanding to give us privacy during this difficult and sensitive time,” read the statement. (‘Hard Work Does Not Go Unnoticed’: Hardik Pandya On Journey From ODI World Cup 2023 To T20 World Cup 2024 Win)
Talking about his son, Hardik said that Agastya will be at the center of their lives. The India all-rounder confirmed that he and his wife will co-parent for the well-being of their three-year-old child. Hardik also urged for ‘support’ and ‘privacy’ from people during this “difficult and sensitive time.”
“We are blessed with Agastya, who will continue to be at the center of both our lives and we will co-parent to ensure that we give him everything that we can for his happiness. We sincerely request your support and understanding to give us the privacy during this difficult and sensitive time,” he added.
In the recently concluded T20 World Cup, Pandya played a crucial role in India’s victory. He scored 144 runs in six innings at an average of 48.00 and a strike rate of 151.57, with a half-century and best score of 50*. He also took 11 wickets in eight games at an average of 17.36 and an economy rate of 7.64, with the best figures of 3/20.
Facing injuries and controversies not so long ago, Hardik once again delivered when all the lights shone bright on him, playing a major role in his side’s ICC T20 World Cup triumph.
It was Hardik who secured the crucial wicket of Heinrich Klaasen in the 177-run chase during the final and also bowled the crucial final over in which he dismissed David Miller, which completely turned the game in favor of India. (India’s Squad For Sri Lanka Tour: Suryakumar Yadav Named Captain For T20Is; KL Rahul Selected For ODIs)
This tournament marked a redemption tale for Hardik, who was booed out of nearly every stadium across India during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 after taking over the captaincy of the Mumbai Indians (MI) from five-time IPL champion Rohit Sharma.
The all-rounder, who was just making a comeback into the game after suffering an injury to his ankle in the 50-over World Cup last year, became a victim of online trolling and fan wars as he was accused of “betraying” the MI. franchise, Rohit, and his former franchise, Gujarat Titans (GT), which he led to the IPL title in 2022. (With ANI Inputs)