Cricketer Hardik Pandya and his actress wife Natasa Stankovic have announced their separation. They shared the news of their divorce following months of speculation.
In a joint statement posted on social media, they explained that despite their best efforts, they have decided to part ways.
“After four years together, Hardik and I have amicably chosen to go our separate ways. We worked hard and gave it our all, but we believe this is the best decision for both of us,” the statement read.
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Natasa, a Serbian model and actress, gained fame in Bollywood through her performances in item songs. Hardik Pandya is a well-known cricketer.
Hardik and Natasa’s tied the knot in 2020 after almost a year of courtship and welcomed their son Agastya in the same year.
As per NDTV, the couple renewed their vows in Udaipur in 2023 through a Christian ceremony and traditional Hindu rituals.
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Natasa’s removal of Pandya’s name from her Instagram profile noticed by the keen-eyed followers fueled the rumours of a split between the two.
Moreover, the Indian cricketer was recently seen attending the wedding festivities of Mukesh Ambani’s son Anant Ambani, without his wife.
It may be noted that Pandya was a part of the Indian national cricket squad who brought the T20 World Cup 2024 trophy home.
With a stellar performance at the tournament, the all-rounder played a pivotal role in India’s success in the grand finale against South Africa, held in Barbados.
Owing to his consistent performances, he also become the first Indian player to attain the No 1 spot in the ICC men’s T20I all-rounder rankings.