Hardik Pandya
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| Hardik Pandya in 2024 | |
| Born | 11 October 1993 (age 32) Choryasi, Surat, Gujarat, India |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | MK High School, Vadodara |
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| Occupation | International Cricketer |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Known for | World-class all-rounder in white-ball cricket |
| Notable works | 2024 T20 World Cup winner, IPL title-winning captain |
| Awards | ICC T20I Team of the Year, Arjuna Award |
| Spouse(s) | Nataša Stanković (m. 2020; sep. 2024) |
| Parents | Himanshu Pandya (father) |
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Hardik Pandya is a renowned Indian international cricketer for his ability to perform under pressure. A powerful middle-order batter, fast-medium bowler, and agile fielder, he is considered one of the finest all-rounders in world cricket, particularly in white-ball formats. He represents Indian national team and captain of Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League. He was the vice-captain of the Indian team that won the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup and also played an important role in India’s victory in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.
Early Life & Education
Hardik Pandya was born on 11 October 1993 in Choryasi, Surat, Gujarat. His father, Himanshu Pandya, moved the family to Vadodara for better cricket training opportunities for his sons. Hardik and his brother Krunal were enrolled at Kiran More’s cricket academy.
The financial constraint made the family live in a rented house, and they used to travel to practice in a second-hand car. Hardik studied at MK High School, Vadodara, but he left schooling after his ninth standard and completely concentrated on cricket. He used to be a leg-spinner in his childhood times and, as advised by his coaches, started fast bowling.
Career
Hardik Pandya started domestic cricket for Baroda in the year 2013. He was one of the crucial performers for Baroda in their win in the 2013-14 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. His aggressive batting and quality bowling made him a regular in the Baroda side quickly.
Indian Premier League
Pandya started his journey with Mumbai Indians in 2015 and became one of their main match-winners. He claimed several IPL trophies with Mumbai. Then, in 2022, he was given the leadership of newly established Gujarat Titans, and he became their inaugural IPL championship winner. He again became the Mumbai Indians captain in 2024.
International Career
He made his debut in T20 Internationals in January 2016 for India and his debut in ODIs later the same year. He emerged as a prominent all-rounder in the one-day match format. Despite the setbacks caused by his injuries in the Test match series, he had many remarkable performances, one of which included a Test match century in Sri Lanka in 2017.
Pandya was instrumental in India's victory in the 2024 T20 World Cup, particularly in the championship match. His reputation as a clutch player was further cemented when he assisted India in winning the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.
Notable Works
Hardik Pandya has given many sensational displays throughout his sporting career. He had an engrossing stint in the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Final, where his last over played a crucial role in the victory for India. As the captain of the Gujarat Titans, he guided the side to its first IPL victory in the year 2022. Hardik Pandya also holds the distinction of winning several IPL titles while he was part of the Mumbai Indians. Further, he is the fastest all-rounder in T20 Internationals to achieve the milestone of 1,000 runs and 100 wickets. In the world of Test matches, he scored his first international century against Sri Lanka in the year 2017.
Achievements and Recognition
Hardik Pandya was part of India's title-winning squad in the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup and played a significant role in the team's ICC Champions Trophy victory in 2025. He achieved success as an IPL-winning captain in 2022, leading Gujarat Titans to the championship in their debut season. Pandya also achieved the ranking of World No. 1 T20I all-rounder. That shows how impactful he has been in international cricket. He is widely regarded as one of India's finest white-ball all-rounders, known for his ability to perform in high-pressure situations.
Personal Life
Hardik Pandya has a brother named Krunal Pandya, who is an international-level cricket player for India, as well as Mumbai Indians. They lost their father, Himanshu Pandya, in January 2021, due to a cardiac arrest.
He was engaged to a dancer and actress named Nataša Stanković with whom he has a son named Agastya Pandya born in July 2020. He and his wife have re-committed their vows as a couple at Udaipur in Rajasthan with his wife Nataša Stanković in February of 2023. In July 2024, Pandya and Stanković mutually decided to separate.