Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya confirmed on Thursday (July 18) that he and his wife Natasa Stankovic have separated after 4 years of being together.

The cricketer and the actress tied the knot in a private ceremony on May 31, 2020. They later welcomed their son Agastya later that year on July 30. In February 2023, Hardik Pandya and Natasa renewed their vows in a ceremony in Udaipur in February 2023, almost three years after their marriage.

Rumours of a breakup had been doing the rounds for quite some time now. It all started during the IPL when fans noticed that Natasa was not attending any match at the stadium. However, neither Natasa nor Hardik Pandya addressed those speculations publicly, though the rumours grew stronger by the day.

Recently, Hardik Pandya attended Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding ceremony alone. Earlier this week, Natasa left Mumbai with the couple’s three-year-old son. And Hardik Pandya finally confirmed the split on Thursday evening.

We did the best we could together: Hardik Pandya

The Indian actor posted a statement on Instagram saying that he and Natasa have done everything they can and mutually decided that separation is the best solution for them. Hardik Pandya also said that he and Natasa will be co-parenting their child.

“After four years of being together, Natasa and I have mutually decided to part ways. We did everything together and gave it our all, and we believe it is what is best for both of us. It was a difficult decision for us to make, given the joy, mutual respect and camaraderie we enjoyed together as we grew as a family,” Hardik Pandya wrote.

“We are blessed to have Agastya, who will remain the centre of our lives and we will co-parent our children to ensure we give him everything we can for their happiness. We sincerely request your support and understanding in giving us privacy during this difficult and sensitive time,” she added.