Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya announced his separation from his wife Natasa on Thursday, ending their four-year marriage and confirming months of speculation about their break-up.
The star cricketer shared the news in an Instagram post.
“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,” the official statement read.
Pandya said that he and Natasa will co-parent their son Agastya, “who will continue to be at the center” of their lives.
He assured that as parents, they will do everything they can to ensure Agastya’s happiness.
The India T20 vice-captain requested fans and followers for support and privacy “during this difficult and sensitive time.”
Hardik and Natasa tied the knot in 2020 after almost a year of courtship and welcomed their son Agastya in the same year.
According to NDTV, the couple renewed their vows in Udaipur in 2023 through a Christian ceremony and traditional Hindu rituals.
Rumors of their split were fueled when keen-eyed followers noticed Natasa had removed Pandya’s name from her Instagram profile.
Additionally, the Indian cricketer was recently seen attending the wedding festivities of Mukesh Ambani’s son Anant Ambani without his wife.
Notably, Pandya was part of the Indian national cricket squad that won the T20 World Cup 2024 trophy.
With a stellar performance in the tournament, the all-rounder played a pivotal role in India’s victory in the grand finale against South Africa, held in Barbados.
Due to his consistent performances, he also became the first Indian player to attain the No. 1 spot in the ICC men’s T20I all-rounder rankings.
