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Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic: Relationship Rumors Amidst T20 World Cup Triumph
In a heart-stopping finale at Barbados, Hardik Pandya's bowling prowess helped India secure their second ICC T20 World Cup title by narrowly defeating South Africa by seven runs. This victory ended India's ICC trophy drought, with their last triumph being the Champions Trophy in 2013. The emotional moment was palpable as Hardik Pandya broke down in tears, celebrating India's victory. However, the cricketer has been in the news not only for his on-field achievements but also for rumours about his personal life, particularly his alleged split from wife Natasa Stankovic.
Amidst the post-match celebrations, attention turned to Natasa Stankovic, Hardik's wife. Recently, she shared a video of herself dancing in her gym with the caption, “You are the sun on my horizon,” seemingly referencing the song she was dancing to. However, it wasn't until after India's victory that the video gained significant attention from Hardik's fans. Observers noted that Natasa did not publicly celebrate Hardik's win or comment on his match-winning performance on social media. Additionally, she remained silent when Hardik broke down during his post-match interview, where he appeared to address the criticism and pressure he faced over the past six months.
Fans took Natasa's silence as a potential confirmation of the ongoing divorce rumours. Comments flooded social media, with users expressing their concerns and speculations. One user remarked, “Not a single story posted… So something is true now I believe,” while another said, “It doesn’t matter what is cooking inside your personal life but India gives a lot more to you than you deserve. You should post some photos for Team India.” Another fan urged, “Yrr sir ne itna acha khela hai… Aap bhi unka wish de do achi si yrr,” highlighting the emotional connection fans have with the cricketer’s personal and professional life.
After the match, photos showed Hardik sitting on the pitch, talking to someone over a video call. This sparked further speculation, with fans debating whether he was speaking to Natasa, his mother, or his brother, Krunal Pandya. The comments section of an Instagram post became a hub of theories and opinions, reflecting the public’s keen interest in the cricketer’s personal life.
Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic married on May 31, 2020, during the COVID-19 lockdown and welcomed their son, Agastya, on July 30 the same year. In May 2024, rumours about their split gained traction after a Reddit post suggested that the Serbian model and actor had parted ways with Hardik. The speculation intensified when netizens noticed that Natasa had removed the ‘Pandya’ surname from her Instagram handle, further fueling the rumours of their separation.
While the cricketing world celebrates India's remarkable victory, the personal lives of players like Hardik Pandya continue to capture the public’s attention, intertwining triumphs on the field with the complexities of personal relationships.
- PTC PUNJABI
