The couple’s statement read, “After four 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 of both of us.”
Hardik and Natasa also emphasized their commitment to co-parenting their three-year-old son, Agastya. “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 statement continued.
Shortly after the announcement, a video of the cricketer’s T20 World Cup-winning speech went viral. In the clip, an emotional Hardik struggled to hold back tears as he spoke about the ‘difficult’ 6 months. The cricketer reflected on his personal struggles and the trolling he was subjected to and said, “Jab mujhe rona bhi tha, mein nahi roya” (“Even when I felt like crying, I did not cry”).
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Hardik and Natasa got married on May 31, 2020. Their marriage and family life had often been under constant scrutiny by fans and the media. Rumours about the two calling it quits on their marriage began doing the rounds when Natasa dropped Pandya’s surname from her social media profiles. She added fuel to the speculations after deleting her wedding photos.
The announcement of their separation has been met with a mix of surprise and support from their fans.
We Tried Our Best Together’: Hardik Pandya & Natasa Stankovic Confirm Separation