Hardik Pandya

Hardik Pandya, also known as Hairyand Kung Fu Pandya, was born on October 11, 1993, in Surat, Gujarat, India. He is a talented all-rounder player in cricket, excelling in both batting and bowling.

Krunal Pandya, the elder brother of Hardik Pandya, becomes an international cricketer. He also leads the Baroda cricket team.

During the 2015 IPL season, Hardik Pandya scored 61 runs off 31 balls against the Kolkata Knight Riders, leading the Mumbai Indians to victory. This performance earned him the Man of the Match award and brought him into the limelight.

On January 27, 2016, at the age of 22, Hardik Pandya made his debut in T20 International cricket for India against Australia. This marked the beginning of his international cricket career, where he showcased his skills by taking his first wicket against Chris Lynn.

In a 2016 World Twenty20 match against Bangladesh, Pandya took two crucial wickets in the last three balls of the match's final over as India beat Bangladesh by one run.

Hardik Pandya made his ODI debut against New Zealand on 16th October 2016 in Dharamshala, becoming the fourth Indian cricketer to be named 'Player of The Match' on debut.

On 18 June 2017, in the final of the Champions Trophy at the Oval, Pandya struck a 43-ball 76 in a losing cause, after coming in with India at 54/5 following a top order collapse.

Hardik Pandya scored his first Test century in the 3rd Test match against Sri Lanka at Pallekele, becoming the first Indian batsman to score a Test century just before lunch.

In the 3rd and final Twenty20 International against England on 8 July 2018, Pandya achieved his career best bowling figures of 4 for 38 and also scored 33 Not Out in 14 balls, hitting the winning runs with a six off Jordan.

On 13 January 2019, Gillette suspended their brand association with Hardik Pandya for its Mach3 razor due to the controversial comments made on Koffee with Karan.

On 24 January 2019, after lifting the suspension on Hardik Pandya, the BCCI announced that he would re-join the squad for the matches in New Zealand.

On 27 June 2019, in the match against the West Indies, Pandya played in his 50th ODI.

Hardik Pandya and his girlfriend, Natasha Stankovic, got engaged on the first day of the year in 2020.

Hardik Pandya and Natasha Stankovic welcomed their son, Agastya Pandya, on July 30, 2020.

In September 2021, Pandya was named in India's squad for the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, but failed to make a significant impact as expected.

On July 7, 2022, Pandya achieved his first T20 international half-century against England at The Rose Bowl ground in Southampton, scoring 51 runs on 33 balls.

On 17 July 2022, Pandya bowled his ODI career-best 4–24 against England in Old Trafford. His 71 runs scored during the 2nd innings of the same match made him the first Indian player to score a half-century and take 4 wickets in an ODI since Yuvraj Singh in 2011.

On February 14, 2023, Hardik Pandya and Nataša Stanković celebrated their love once again with another wedding ceremony in Udaipur, Rajasthan.

Mumbai Police arrested Hardik Pandya's stepbrother for cheating the cricketer of Rs 4.3 crore.