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Pink Villa
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Hardik Pandya and ex-wife Natasa Stankovic write emotional birthday notes for son Agastya, call him their 'blessing', VIDEOS
Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya was married to Serbian model-actress Natasa Stankovic for three years, but they called it quits in 2024. While Hardik and Natasa moved on with their lives, the former couple always ensures to spend time with their son, Agastya. Their emotional birthday special post for Agastya is all about the close bond they share with him. Hardik Pandya wishes his son Agastya with a heartfelt video On July 30, 2025, Hardik Pandya took to Instagram to share an unseen clip of himself and his son. In the clip, the cricketer can be seen carrying the little one on his lap as he showers him with love. He refers to the munchkin as his 'angel' while teaching him how a microphone works. Hardik says on the mic that Agastya is his 'favorite boy' and his son calls him the same. India's all-rounder also wrote an emotional note for his 5-year-old son to wish him a happy birthday. 'My angel who inspires me to be a better person every day! I love you more than you'll ever know and I'm grateful for moments like these where nothing else matters. Happy birthday to my boy who changed my life, my blessing, and my partner in crime,' the Mumbai Indians captain wrote. Natasa Stankovic gets emotional, shares 'beautiful' moments with her son Natasa Stankovic also dropped a video of Agastya on his birthday. Her Instagram post shows Agastya's growing-up years, from the time he was born to now. In the clip, Natasa can be seen taking care of the munchkin, from their adorable moments in the swimming pool, lake, and park. The wholesome video is sure to melt your heart. The cherry on the cake is the love Natasa displayed for her son, making sure he grows up full of love and warmth. 'My Aguli, my Buba, You are everything I ever needed in life. I thank God for you every single day. For blessing me with a boy like you. Your smile, your hug, your kiss…they heal everything in me and give me strength to keep going. You don't even know how precious you are, my golden boy,' an excerpt from her long post read. 'Time flies, but I pray we always stand beside each other, hand in hand, making beautiful memories together. Happy Birthday, my son. May Jesus always keep you safe and guide every step of your journey. Love, Mama,' she concluded. Hardik Pandya tied the knot with Natasa Stankovic in 2020. Their son, Agastya Pandya, was born the same year. The former couple renewed their marital vows in 2023 and later announced their separation in 2024.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Hardik Pandya and ex-wife Natasa Stankovic pen emotional note for son Agastya on his birthday; call him a 'blessing'
Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic celebrated their son Agastya's fifth birthday. They shared emotional posts on social media. Hardik posted a video of him with Agastya. Natasa shared a montage of Agastya's childhood. Both expressed their love for their son. Despite their separation in 2024, they co-parent with love. They want to create beautiful memories for Agastya. Despite going their separate ways, Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic prove that love for a child transcends all differences. On their son Agastya's fifth birthday, the former couple poured their hearts out in emotional social media posts, celebrating the little one who continues to be the center of their world. On July 30, 2025, Hardik Pandya shared a heartwarming unseen clip on Instagram featuring a tender moment with his son, Agastya. In the video, the cricketer cradles his son on his lap, calling him his 'angel' while showing him how a microphone works. As Hardik lovingly calls Agastya his 'favourite boy,' the little one adorably repeats it back, melting hearts online. Check out the post here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hardik Pandya (@hardikpandya93) India's star all-rounder also penned an emotional note for his son, Agastya, to mark his 5th birthday. In the heartfelt message, Hardik expressed his deep love and gratitude, calling Agastya the light of his life and the reason behind his strength and happiness. 'My angel who inspires me to be a better person every day! I love you more than you'll ever know and I'm grateful for moments like these where nothing else matters. Happy birthday to my boy who changed my life, my blessing, and my partner in crime,' the Mumbai Indians captain wrote. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your donations can help this little boy see again clearly Donate For Health Donate Now Undo Natasa Stankovic also marked Agastya's birthday with a touching video montage on Instagram. The clip captures his journey from infancy to his growing-up years, featuring precious moments of Natasa caring for him—whether it's playful splashes in the pool, peaceful times by the lake, or fun-filled outings at the park. The wholesome video is sure to tug at your heartstrings. What truly stands out is the love and tenderness Natasa showers on Agastya, making it clear that she's devoted to raising him in an environment filled with warmth, care, and unconditional love. Check out the post here: 'My Aguli, my Buba, You are everything I ever needed in life. I thank God for you every single day. For blessing me with a boy like you. Your smile, your hug, your kiss…they heal everything in me and give me strength to keep going. You don't even know how precious you are, my golden boy,' an excerpt from her long post read. 'Time flies, but I pray we always stand beside each other, hand in hand, making beautiful memories together. Happy Birthday, my son. May Jesus always keep you safe and guide every step of your journey. Love, Mama,' she concluded. Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic tied the knot in 2020, the same year they welcomed their son, Agastya. In 2023, the couple renewed their vows in a grand ceremony, but eventually announced their separation in 2024. Despite parting ways, they continue to co-parent their son with love and respect.
NDTV
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
'OG Bad Boy': Hardik Pandya's Interaction With Hollywood Superstar Breaks Internet
Indian cricket team all-rounder Hardik Pandya 's interaction on social media with Hollywood superstar Will Smith has gone viral. Hardik posted a selfie on his Instagram account that quickly got popular among his followers. However, among the many comments, one was from Will Smith who decided to post a 'salute' emoji. Hardik responded with a similar emoji and wrote - 'OG Bad Boy'. It was in reference to Will Smith's popular film 'Bad Boys' which released back in 1995 and became a massive hit. Earlier, Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya met Maharashtra Governor C P Radhakrishnan at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai on Sunday. Sharing a post on X, Radhakrishnan expressed his delight after meeting both the players and said, "Delighted to meet our respected Indian Cricket Team Players Shri. @hardikpandya7 Ji and Shri. @krunalpandya24 Ji today at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai on a courtesy meet. My best wishes." Hardik Pandya, after a successful stint as captain of the Gujarat Titans, returned to the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. He took GT to secure their first maiden IPL title in 2022, and finished as runners-up in the following year. He returned to MI in 2024, where he had a tough outing. MI failed to qualify for the IPL playoffs. In 2025, IPL Pandya took MI to the Qualifier 2, where Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer led from the front as PBKS completed a convincing chase to beat MI by five wickets, thus booking their place in the final of IPL 2025 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Krunal Pandya was named Player of the Match in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 18th edition final against Punjab Kings. Krunal, who Bengaluru acquired for Rs 5.75 crore, unleashed every weapon from his fully-loaded arsenal in the high-stakes final and left the spectators spellbound and returning with figures of 2/17 in his four-over spell. He single-handedly broke the backbone of Punjab's attempt to hunt down the 191-run target and steered Bengaluru to a six-run triumph and RCB's first IPL trophy victory. In his memorable outing, Krunal returned with the priceless scalps of Prabhsimran Singh (26) and Josh Inglis (39) to derail Punjab's attempts to chase the target. (WIth ANI inputs)
Time of India
6 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Asia Cup 2025: India's fixtures announced for the T20I tournament
India's Hardik Pandya celebrates with teammates (PTI Photo/Kamal Kishore) The fixture list of the 2025 Asia Cup has been finally made official, with the full tournament schedule announced following months of uncertainty and diplomatic back-and-forth. The championship will be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from September 9 to 28, with India playing at least three league matches and potentially progressing to the Super 4s and final. Poll Are you excited about the India vs Pakistan match on September 14? Yes, extremely! Yes, a little Not really Not at all Placed in Group A alongside arch-rivals Pakistan, as well as UAE and Oman, India will kick off its campaign against UAE on September 10. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The much-anticipated India vs Pakistan clash is scheduled for September 14, easily the biggest marquee match of the group stage and one of the most anticipated sporting events of the year. India's final group game will be against Oman on September 19. Should India qualify, which is expected, the Men in Blue will advance to the Super 4 stage. Based on seeding, a second India-Pakistan clash could happen on September 21. And if both teams continue their winning ways, fans may be treated to a third showdown in the final on September 28. All matches will be played in the T20 format, serving as crucial preparation for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup next year in India and Sri Lanka. India's Group Stage Matches: September 10 – India vs United Arab Emirates September 14 – India vs Pakistan September 19 – India vs Oman Potential Super 4 Matches (if India qualifies): September 21 – A1 vs A2 (Possible India vs Pakistan again) September 23 – A2 vs B1 September 24 – A1 vs B2 September 25 – A2 vs B2 September 26 – A1 vs B1 Final: September 28 – Final (Top 2 teams from Super 4)
Time of India
23-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Chase threatens to dethrone Pandya from top, moves to second spot in ICC T20I All-Rounder Rankings
West Indies all-rounder Roston Chase has moved to the touching distance of number one T20I all-rounder Hardik Pandya, following his explosive performance against Australia in the five-match series opener. The International Cricket Council (ICC) issued updated rankings on Wednesday, which confirmed Chase had soared to his career-best rank. In the first T20I against Australia, he struck 60 off 32 balls to move to the second spot with 221 rating points, trailing Pandya's 252 in the format's All-Rounder Rankings. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Digital Marketing Degree Project Management MBA Product Management Public Policy Technology Finance Design Thinking PGDM Data Analytics Data Science CXO Data Science Others Operations Management MCA Leadership Cybersecurity healthcare Management others Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing Strategy Search Engine Optimization (SEO) & Content Marketing Social Media Marketing & Advertising Data Analytics & Measurement Duration: 24 Weeks Indian School of Business Professional Certificate Programme in Digital Marketing Starts on Jun 26, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing Strategies Customer Journey Mapping Paid Advertising Campaign Management Emerging Technologies in Digital Marketing Duration: 12 Weeks Indian School of Business Digital Marketing and Analytics Starts on May 14, 2024 Get Details Australia's young talent Cameron Green also saw a rise in the All-Rounder Rankings, gaining eight places to move to 28th place after his match-winning half-century in the first T20I against the West Indies. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like NYC Hotel Smartphone Booking | Bookmark Now! | New York City Hotel Booking | Mill Canyon Road Click Here Undo In the T20I Bowling Rankings, Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman made an eye-catching leap of 17 places to break into the top 10. He now sits in the joint-ninth position with India's left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh, both on 653 rating points each. Mustafizur had a stellar run in the historic T20I series win over Pakistan, picking three scalps at an average of seven. His compatriot Mahedi Hasan also made a noticeable move following his stellar show against Pakistan. He jumped nine positions to reach 16th. He has scythed three wickets in the ongoing series against Pakistan, including a 2/25 in a narrow victory on Tuesday. Live Events Meanwhile, New Zealand's experienced speedster Matt Henry has climbed 13 places to 29th in the bowler rankings, courtesy of his six wickets in just two matches in the Zimbabwe tri-series. In the batting rankings, the West Indies captain Shai Hope obtained 670 rating points to achieve his career-best tenth position, after going up by four spots. Hope smashed a 55 off 39 balls in the first T20I. His Australian counterpart Mitchell Marsh also moved up three spots to be placed at 23rd position with 592 rating points.
