‘My biggest motivation’: Hardik Pandya shares touching moment on social media with son Agastya

Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya shared a heartfelt photo with his son Agastya on Instagram on Wednesday, October 2. The all-rounder last played during India's T201 series in Sri Lanka.

Oct 3, 2024 - 02:30

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New Delhi: Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya shared a heartfelt photo with his son Agastya on Instagram on Wednesday, October 2. The all-rounder last played one day of India’s T201 series in Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, he missed the ODI series for private reasons. Agastya became born to Hardik and his former partner Natasa Stankovic on July 30, 2020. In his Instagram post, Hardik captured a distinct moment with his son, captioning it:

“My biggest motivation.”

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The 30-year-old will return to the field when India faces Bangladesh in a 3-match T201 series, initiating Sunday, October 6, in Gwalior. The 2nd match is scheduled for October 9 in Delhi, while the final game will take place on October 12 in Hyderabad.

Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic parted ways after four years earlier this year.

Following a lot speculation about their relationship status, Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic confirmed their separation in a joint Instagram post on Thursday, July 18. The couple married on May 31, 2020, and welcomed their son Agastya in July of that year.

At some point of the post, they expressed gratitude for their four-year relationship and their son, writing:

“After four 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 agree with which is contained in the right kind interest for both of us. This became a not easy decision for us to make, given the joy, mutual respect and companionship we enjoyed together and as we grew a family.”

“We are blessed with Agastya, who will continue to be on the centre of both our lives and we can co-parent to be certain we give him the entirety that we can for his happiness. We sincerely request your toughen and understanding to produce us the privacy one day of this not easy and sensitive time,” they continued.