Hardik Pandya's marriage has once again become the hot topic of discussion after team India's thrilling T20 World Cup victory on Saturday.
The hunk, who was seen rather emotional after his big win, had all eyes on him with fans showering him with praise for his performance during the nail-biting match. The win comes after a rough patch for the cricketer who was a subject of ridicule and was booed by fans of his own team in the recent IPL matches.
"I believe in grace. A lot was said by people who don't know even know me one percent as a person. People have spoken, no issues but I have always believed in life that you never respond with words, circumstances can respond. Even in difficult times, they don't last forever. It is important to be graceful, whether you win or lose," he said to the media post the big win.
After the awards ceremony, the cricketer was seen engrossed in an animated phone conversation while seated on the pitch with a medal around his neck. This moment, captured in photos that quickly went viral on social media, has fans speculating about who the cricketer was speaking to.
While on the other side of the field Virat Kohli was winning hearts for his video call to his wife, Anushka Sharma and their kids Vamika and Akaay, on the other side, fans seemed convinced that Hardik was talking to his mother or brother Krunal, and not his wife, Natasa Stankovic.
The speculation comes amidst persistent divorce rumours surrounding the couple, which have been circulating since the start of the T20 World Cup 2024. Reacting to a viral post asking fans who Hardik might be talking to, one user confidently stated, "No doubt his mother." Another echoed this sentiment with a simple "MAA" and a heart emoji. Some fans recalled Hardik's past comments, with one noting, "Hardik once said after every match he first called his brother Krunal," while another agreed, "I think his mom or Krunal Pandya."
Adding fuel to rumours that all may not be well in paradise, Natasa choosing to avoid posting any messages for Hardik or the Indian team, lead many to speculate about the state of their relationship. Following the big win, stars from Amitabh Bachchan to Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Suhana Khan, Kiara Advani, Anil Kapoor and many others took to their handles to congratulate the cricket team, but Natasa's handles remained silent.
This silence comes at a time when divorce rumours have intensified, especially after fans noticed that Natasa had removed the 'Pandya' surname from her Instagram handle.
Hardik and Natasa wed in May 2020 during the coronavirus-induced lockdown and are parents to a 3-year-old son, Agastya Pandya.
