Hardik Pandya, the Indian all-rounder, and his wife Natasa Stankovic have officially confirmed their separation. The pair issued a joint statement on Instagram, announcing their mutual decision to part ways. This news comes after weeks of speculation regarding their relationship status, and follows reports of Natasa leaving Mumbai with their son, Agastya.
Start of the separation speculation
Pandya shared the announcement on Instagram alongside Natasa. The couple’s relationship had been the subject of rumors since the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, when a Reddit post noted that Natasa had removed individual photos of Hardik from her Instagram profile and also removed his name from her bio.
Relationship timeline
Hardik and Natasa were married on May 31, 2020, and welcomed their son, Agastya, on July 30 of the same year. They renewed their vows in a ceremony in Udaipur in February 2023, nearly three years after their initial marriage.
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Official statement
In their statement, Hardik and Natasa conveyed that, despite their best efforts, they believe separating is in their best interest. They expressed gratitude for the joy, respect, and companionship they shared, and highlighted that their son Agastya will remain their priority. The couple plans to co-parent to ensure Agastya’s happiness. Hardik also requested privacy and understanding during this challenging period.
“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. We sincerely request your support and understanding to give us the privacy during this difficult and sensitive time,” Hardik concluded his statement.
