Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic have officially ended their relationship. Both posted a joint statement on Instagram explaining they had decided to separate amicably.
This news follows weeks of rumours about their relationship and comes shortly after Natasa supposedly departed from Mumbai with their son Agastya.
Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic have announced that they will maintain a co-parenting relationship for their three-year-old son.
“After 4 years of being together, Natasa and I have decided to mutually part ways,” the cricketer said in his Instagram post shared Thursday evening. “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 statement read.
Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic married in 2020 and welcomed their son Agastya in the same year.
“We are blessed with Agastya, who will continue to be at the centre of both our lives, and we will co-parent with him to ensure that we give him everything that we can for his happiness,” the couple said.
Their message ended with a plea for privacy. "We humbly ask for your support and understanding in granting us space during this challenging and delicate period," it finished.
Speculation about the couple's separation had been widespread for months. The rumours intensified when Natasa removed the "Pandya" last name from her Instagram in March of this year and erased all their shared pictures.