Hardik Pandya
Hardik Pandya 
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| Born | 11 October 1993 Surat, Gujarat, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | International Cricketer |
| Role | All-rounder |
| Batting style | Right-handed |
| Bowling style | Right-arm fast-medium |
| Known for | Explosive batting; Match-winning all-round performances |
| Teams | India National Team; Mumbai Indians (IPL); Gujarat Titans (IPL) |
| Spouse | Natasa Stankovic |
| Children | 1 |
| Residence | Vadodara, Gujarat, India |
Hardik Pandya (born 11 October 1993) is an Indian international cricketer known for his aggressive batting style and effective fast-medium bowling. He plays as an all-rounder for the Indian national cricket team and has represented multiple franchises in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
He is regarded as one of India’s most dynamic white-ball cricketers and has delivered several match-winning performances in international tournaments.
Early life
Hardik Pandya was born in Surat, Gujarat, and was raised in Vadodara. His father, Himanshu Pandya, played a crucial role in supporting his cricketing career.
Hardik trained at the Kiran More Cricket Academy in Vadodara along with his elder brother Krunal Pandya, who is also an international cricketer.
International career
Hardik made his international debut for India in 2016 in a T20I match against Australia.
He quickly established himself as a powerful middle-order batsman and a reliable pace-bowling option. He played a significant role in India’s campaigns in ICC tournaments and bilateral series.
Hardik has also captained India in limited-overs formats and is known for his confident and aggressive leadership style.
Indian Premier League
Hardik Pandya began his IPL career with Mumbai Indians, where he won multiple IPL titles.
In 2022, he captained the Gujarat Titans in their debut season and led the team to an IPL championship, becoming one of the few captains to win the IPL in their first season.
Records and achievements
- Key performer in ICC Champions Trophy and World Cup tournaments
- IPL-winning captain (Gujarat Titans, 2022)
- Multiple match-winning all-round performances
- Recognized as one of India’s premier white-ball all-rounders
Personal life
Hardik Pandya married Serbian actress Natasa Stankovic. The couple has a son. Hardik is known for his flamboyant personality and strong presence both on and off the field.