Hardik Pandya is one of the top all-rounders in world cricket right now. He has also proved himself to be a capable captain after he led his IPL team, Gujarat Titans, to their maiden IPL title in 2022. The Baroda-based all-rounder had a rough childhood and struggled to make ends meet. His family did not have enough money, and there was a time when he survived on instant noodles.
Hardik's journey is the kind of rags to riches where the all-rounder had to pass through his share of hurdles in the quest for glory. Financial constraints served as a deterrent during the player's early days of playing cricket.
The player would survive on noodles both in the morning and evening as the family situation wasn't ideal for him to follow a healthy diet. There were times when Hardik had to borrow cricket equipment from the Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) at the age of 17. Cut to the present scenario, Hardik has a lavish life by the dint of his hard work and determination on the field. His family is settled well with the time the player grew by leaps and bounds.
The Indian vice-captain made the headlines recently for his record-breaking trade from Gujarat Titans to his former franchise Mumbai Indians for a whopping all-cash deal of INR 15 crores (USD 1.8 million). Unsurprisingly, Mumbai Indians have appointed Hardik Pandya as their skipper for IPL 2024.
| Relationship | Name |
| Father | Himanshu Pandya |
| Mother | Nalini Pandya |
| Elder brother | Krunal Pandya |
| Wife | Natasa Stankovic |
| Son | Agastya Pandya |
Who are Hardik Pandya’s Parents?
Hardik Pandya’s father Himanshu Pandya used to run a small car finance business while his mother Nalini Pandya was a homemaker.
Hardik Pandya’s Father
Hardik Pandya's father's name is Himanshu Pandya. Himanshu used to run a small car finance business in Surat but had to shut it down to move to Baroda to allow his kids to pursue cricket. Hardik was just five when the family moved from Surat to Baroda.
Himanshu Pandya enrolled both of his sons in former Indian player Kiran More's academy in Vadodara (Baroda), Gujarat. Himanshu had suffered numerous heart attacks during Hardik's playing times and the family was fortunate to take care of his hospital expenses. Himanshu Pandya passed away on January 16, 2021, due to cardiac arrest at the age of 71.
Hardik Pandya's Mother
Hardik Pandya's mother's name is Nalini Pandya who was born in the Ahmedabad city of Gujarat. Nalini Pandya married Himanshu on December 12, 1989. The Pandya family lived in a rented house in Gorwa, a residential-commercial area in Baroda when the players started practicing cricket.
Who are Hardik Pandya’s Siblings?
Hardik Pandya has an elder brother named Krunal Pandya who is also a professional cricketer. Krunal has played along with Hardik in teams like India, Baroda, and Mumbai Indians at various levels of his professional career.
Krunal has also captained the Baroda state team in domestic tournaments like Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy. With their success in their cricket journeys, both Hardik and Krunal have purchased two luxurious apartments in Mumbai and Baroda respectively.
Apart from Krunal, Hardik has two more real brothers named Vaibhav Pandya and Gauraw Pandya. The whole Pandya family lives together in one house.
Hardik Pandya's Wife
Hardik Pandya's wife's name is Natasa Stankovic and she is a Serbian dancer, model, and actress. Stankovic came to India in 2012 and has been featured in many music videos and television commercials.
The pair got engaged on January 1, 2020, in Dubai, and five months later they tied the knot on May 31, 2020, during the Covid-19 lockdown in India. Natasha has shared many videos on her YouTube channel to introduce the Pandya family in the public domain.
Does Hardik Pandya have kids?
Hardik and Natasa are parents to one child as of January 2023. Hardik had shared the news that Natasa and him were expecting their first child in the same post of their wedding pictures on Instagram.
Natasa gave birth to their son Agastya on July 30, 2020, just two months after their marriage. It was Krunal Pandya's wife Pankhuri Sharma who suggested the name Agastya to Hardik and Natasa's son. Agastya has featured in many social media posts of Hardik and Natasa on Instagram and Twitter.
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Hardik Pandya was born on October 11, 1993, to his parents Himanshu Pandya and Nalini Pandya.
Hardik Pandya’s father Himanshu Pandya used to run a small car finance business while his mother Nalini Pandya was a homemaker.
Hardik Pandya has a brother named Krunal Pandya, who is also a professional cricketer.
Hardik Pandya tied the knot with Natasa on May 31, 2020.
Hardik Pandya has one son named Agasthya Pandya.
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