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.[1]
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.[2][3][4][5]
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.[6]
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.[7][8][9][10][11][12]
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.[13][14][15][16][17]
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,[18] 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.[19][20][21][22]
External Links
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References
- ↑ Hardik Pandya profile and biography, stats, records, averages . In ESPNcricinfo . Retrieved 19 January 2026
- ↑ Pandya brothers finally build their dream home . In The Times of India (24 May 2017) . Retrieved 19 January 2026
- ↑ From unknown game-changer to national team: Six weeks that changed Hardik Pandya’s life . In Firstpost (30 November 2015) . Retrieved 19 January 2026
- ↑ ‘Every individual has a different set of talents’ . In The Times of India (19 June 2015) . Retrieved 19 January 2026
- ↑ Hardik Pandya: ‘I always dreamt big; I wanted cars and the only way I could get that was through my sport’ . In The Indian Express (4 May 2017) . Retrieved 19 January 2026
- ↑ Kerala vs Mumbai, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2015/16 – Match Report . In ESPNcricinfo . Retrieved 19 January 2026
- ↑ Hardik Pandya Profile – Mumbai Indians . In Mumbai Indians Official Website . Retrieved 19 January 2026
- ↑ All good things must end, says Hardik Pandya after being released by Mumbai Indians . In The Times of India (29 September 2021) . Retrieved 19 January 2026
- ↑ Hardik Pandya named captain of Ahmedabad IPL team for IPL 2022; Rashid Khan and Shubman Gill named as draft picks . In Hindustan Times (3 March 2022) . Retrieved 19 January 2026
- ↑ Hardik Pandya replaces Rohit Sharma as Mumbai Indians skipper . In Hindustan Times (15 December 2023) . Retrieved 19 January 2026
- ↑ Hardik Pandya replaces Rohit Sharma as Mumbai Indians captain ahead of IPL 2024 . In The Times of India (15 December 2023) . Retrieved 19 January 2026
- ↑ Hardik Pandya replaces Rohit Sharma as Mumbai Indians captain – Cricbuzz . In Cricbuzz . Retrieved 19 January 2026
- ↑ Match 895817: India vs Sri Lanka at Colombo (SSC), Feb 25 2016 . In ESPNcricinfo . Retrieved 19 January 2026
- ↑ IRE v IND: Hardik Pandya to captain India in Ireland T20Is; Rahul Tripathi gets maiden call-up . In ESPNcricinfo . Retrieved 19 January 2026
- ↑ Hardik Pandya becomes first Indian to occupy No. 1 spot for T20I all-rounders . In ESPNcricinfo . Retrieved 19 January 2026
- ↑ ‘Hats off to him for bowling last over,’ Rohit Sharma lauds Hardik Pandya after T20 WC triumph . In The Economic Times (13 December 2023) . Retrieved 19 January 2026
- ↑ India vs Pakistan Final, ICC Champions Trophy 2017: Hardik Pandya etches his name in record books with fearless batting . In The Indian Express (19 June 2017) . Retrieved 19 January 2026
- ↑ ‘This one is for my dad’: Krunal Pandya breaks down in tears after smashing fastest 50 by ODI debutant . In The Indian Express (23 March 2021) . Retrieved 19 January 2026
- ↑ Hardik Pandya, Natasa Stankovic announce separation; decided to mutually part ways . In Hindustan Times (19 July 2024) . Retrieved 19 January 2026
- ↑ Hardik Pandya and Nataa Stankovic set to marry again in Udaipur on Valentine’s Day . In The Economic Times . Retrieved 19 January 2026
- ↑ Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic become parents, blessed with a baby boy . In The Times of India (3 August 2020) . Retrieved 19 January 2026
- ↑ Hardik Pandya announces engagement with Serbian actress Natasa Stankovic . In The Times of India (2 January 2020) . Retrieved 19 January 2026