'Decided to mutually part ways’ - Hardik Pandya, Natasa Stankovic confirm their separation through joint statement

Finally, the reports suggesting that Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic were parting ways has been validated as the couple released a joint statement on Thursday, July 18 to confirm their separation.

During the 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, reports had emerged, suggesting that all wasn't well between Hardik and Natasa, However, the couple remained tight-lipped on the matter. Unlike previous seasons of the IPL, Natasa wasn't seen accompanying Hardik for the matches and this gave rise to further speculations. Eventually, the celebrity duo decided to "mutually" part ways four years after their marriage.

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“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," the cricketer said in his Instagram post.

Hardik and Natasa met each other for the first time in 2018. The star cricketer proposed marriage to the Bollywood actor in Dubai on January 1, 2020. A few months later, they tied the knot during an intimate wedding ceremony at home during the Covid-19 lockdown. They were blessed with a baby boy, Agastya, on July 30, 2020. They clarified in their statement that they will be co-parenting the little one.

“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,” the couple said in the statement released on Thursday.

The couple ended the statement by requesting people to support their decision and give them privacy during "this difficult and sensitive time".

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“We sincerely request your support and understanding to give us the privacy during this difficult and sensitive time,” the statement ended.