Hardik Pandya, wife Natasa part ways after 4 years: ’Tried our best together’

Mangalore Today News Network

Mumbai, July 19, 2024: India all-rounder Hardik Pandya announced his separation with wife Natasa Stankovic after a relationship of four years. Hardik announced his decision on Thursday, 18 July after months of speculation. Pandya announced his decision via his Instagram channel in a joint statement with his former partner.

Speculations were rife since the Indian’s Premier League’s 2024 season itself where a Reddit post had pointed out that Natasa had deleted their individual photos from her Instagram channel. At that time, Natasa had removed Hardik’s name from her profile as well.

In the statement, the former couple revealed that they mutually parted ways and they would co-parent their son Agastya.

"After 4 years of being together, Natasa 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 the 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," Hardik said via his Instagram.

"We are blessed with Agastya, who will continue to be at the centre of both our lives and we will co-parent to ensure that we give him everything that we can for his happiness," he added.

"We sincerely request your support and understanding to give us the privacy during this difficult and sensitive time," Hardik concluded his statement.

HARDIK’S RELATIONSHIP WITH NATASA

Hardik Pandya got married to actor Natasa Stankovic in May 31, 2020. The duo welcomed their child in the same year on July 30. Pandya and Natasa renewed their vows in a ceremony at Udaipur in February 2023, nearly three years after their marriage.

On the occasion of Valentine’s Day, the couple renewed their marriage vows in Udaipur at a destination wedding. The intimate affair was attended by close friends and family members. The wedding rituals on February 14 were performed as per the Christian rituals along with a white theme.

Pandya had revealed after the T20 World Cup 2024 that he had been going through tough times but had not spoken about his troubles even once in the public.

On Thursday, Pandya was dropped from the Indian leadership group for the tour of Sri Lanka where India will play 3 T20Is and 3 ODIs.