Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic confirm separation

The Indian cricketer and his wife, Natasa, a Serbian model and actress, have announced their separation after weeks of speculation about their relationship status.

In a joint statement on the evening of Thursday, July 18, Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic confirmed their separation. They put a full stop to the gossip people already had about their marriage. The couple issued a joint statement on Instagram saying they decided to part ways mutually. For a long time, rumors were about their marriage going downhill as Natasa did not come to watch any of India’s World Cup matches and was seen nowhere around, even when India won.

Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic announce separation.

The Indian all-round cricketer has been making news for quite some time now, whether for his professional or personal life. Natasa’s absence during all the matches of Team India had also added more fuel to the fire. She was also seen at the airport, leaving India with their son Agastya. The couple have now confirmed their separation through an Instagram post, where they confirm deciding to mutually part ways.

What did Hardik and Natasa share in their post on Instagram?

The joint statement on their separation read, “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.” Further, they wrote, “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.” They ended the post with, “We sincerely request your support and understanding to give us the privacy during this difficult and sensitive time.”

Speculation about their relationship status grew when Hardik Pandya attended Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant’s wedding festivities alone. They have now confirmed their separation.