All well between Hardik Pandya and family? Ex-wife Natasa Stankovic and son Agastya bond with the Pandya clan- Hardik-Mahieka skip the reunion

If rumours are to be believed, cricketer Hardik Pandya, who earlier often used to share pictures with his brother Krunal and their mother on social media, seems to be getting distant from his family post-divorce with Natasa Stankovic. The reason? While India’s T20 World Cup 2026 win earlier this year pushed the nation into a euphoric celebration, most fans were replaying that final over on loop, some eyes were drawn to a quieter, more personal drama unfolding behind the scenes—around the Pandya family. For years, Hardik and Krunal Pandya have been sold as the “Pandya brothers,” almost inseparable both on and off the field. But now, fans are quietly asking: Is everything really okay between Hardik and his family. The reason: When India lifted the trophy on March 8, many noticed an unusual silence. There was no “proud little brother” post from Krunal, no “family celebration” story from his wife, Pankhuri Sharma, and no screenshots of the couple in the stands cheering Hardik. Add to it, unlike previous years, Krunal and Pankhuri were nowhere to be seen during the World Cup 2026 campaign. Even more telling, followers pointed out that the couple hasn’t liked or commented on many of Hardik’s recent posts—a quiet, digital cold war in a family that once celebrated every festival, birthday, and milestone as a single unit.Moreover, Hardik's ex-wife Natasa Stankovic also recently shared a post on social media wherein she can be seen along with their son Agastya, Hardik's mother and his brother Krunal. Natasa and Agastya spent time with the Pandya family in their hometown Vadodara; but, Hardik and girlfriend, Mahieka Sharma, were missing from the picture.The story becomes even more layered when you look at what else is happening offline. Model and actress Mahieka Sharma, now widely seen as Hardik’s partner, is a constant presence during his tournaments, and she is often spotted ringside and even comforting Agastya in the stands. After the final win in the recent T20 World Cup 2026, Hardik didn’t shy away from making their relationship public. In a post‑match interview, he hugged the trophy and credited Mahieka as his “lucky charm” and even playfully called her “Meri Missus.” The narrative that quickly formed: a new love chapter for Hardik, and a possible emotional distance from his earlier joint family identity.Then there’s the role of Natasa Stankovic. Months after Hardik and Mahieka’s relationship became public, Natasa recently surprised her Instagram followers with a warm Vadodara visit, sharing photos with Hardik’s mother, grandmother, sister, brother Krunal, and even Agastya. Her caption—“Baroda kem cho?”—was laced with affection, not conflict. Around the same time, a viral post from a car dealership highlighted that Hardik had gifted son Agastya - a luxury Land Rover Defender, with the caption explicitly naming him. The car was described as being “presented to Agastya Pandya and Ms. Stankovic,” a gesture that, to fans, showed that despite the separation, there is still care and co‑parenting respect between them. This is where the narrative splits. On one side, you have Hardik and Mahieka, building a new, very visible life together—birthday celebrations, public comments, and a clear “hard‑launch” of their relationship. On the other, you have Krunal, Pankhuri, Natasa, and Agastya sharing cultural rituals, family moments, and hometown memories in Vadodara. Some fans read this as a fracture, speculating that Krunal and Pankhuri are closer to Natasa and Agastya than to Hardik’s new chapter. And memes and threads on X talk about a “Team Natasa” vs “Team Mahieka” divide.Yet, others argue that social media rarely tells the full story. The Pandya brothers grew up in the same modest home in Baroda (now Vadodara), chasing the same dream of becoming cricketers, fighting for every opportunity. That bond didn’t disappear overnight just because their lives are now taking different directions. The question isn’t necessarily about a “permanent fracture”; it might be about a family renegotiating roles, loyalties, and boundaries after a high‑profile divorce and a new relationship. Only the Pandyas truly know how things stand behind closed doors— but what’s visible right now is less a breakup and more a quiet, complex re‑arrangement of a once‑tight family circle.