Hardik Pandya is an Indian cricketer, who plays as an all-rounder in Team India. He is popular for his aggressive batting and exceptional fielding. Pandya is also known for his swag on and off the field.
Hardik Pandya Biography
| NickName | Harry |
| Real name | Hardik Himanshu Pandya |
| Profession | Cricketer (All-rounder) |
| Date of birth | 11 October 1993 (Monday) |
| Birthplace | Choryasi, Surat, Gujarat, India |
| Age | 31 years old (as of 2024) |
| Gender | Male |
| Girlfriend/Spouse | Natasa Stankovic |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
| Coach/Mentor | Ajay Pawar |
| Domestic/State Team | Baroda, Mumbai Indians, Indian Board Presidents XI |
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm fast-medium |
| Jersey Number | #228 (India) #228 (Domestic) |
| International Debut | ODI- 16 October 2016 against New Zealand at Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India Test- 26 July 2017 against Sri Lanka at Galle, Sri Lanka T20I- 26 January 2016 against Australia at Adelaide, Australia |
Who is Hardik Pandya?
Hardik Pandya is an all-rounder cricket player who plays for the Indian Cricket team, Baroda Cricket Team, and Mumbai Indians.
Education Qualification
| School | MK High School, India |
| Collage | Not Yet |
| Education qualification | 9th standard |
Hardik Pandya Family
| Parents Name | Father- Himanshu Pandya (Businessman; died of cardiac arrest on 16 January 2021) Mother- Nalini Pandya |
| Sister’s Name | Not Known |
| Brother’s Name | Krunal Pandya (Elder; Cricketer) |
| Wife | Natasa Stankovic (Serbian actress and model) |
| Son’s Name | Agastya (born in July 2020) |
Hardik Pandya Wife
| Girlfriend | Not Known |
| Wife Name | Natasa Stankovic |
| Marital status | Married |
| Kids | Son- Agastya Pandya |
Hardik Pandya Age, Religion
Hardik Pandya was born on 11 October 1993. He is 31 years old as of 2024. His zodiac sign is Libra. Hardik is from Surat, Gujarat, India.
Hardik Pandya Height and Weight
| Height | In centimeter- 183 cm In meters- 1.83 m In feet & inches- 6’0” |
| Weight | In kilograms- 75 kg In pounds- 165 Ibs |
| Eyes Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Skin Colour | Not Known |
| Body measurement | Not Known |
Hardik Pandya Cricket Career
Hardik Pandya Test Records
- Hardik Pandya holds the record for the fastest century by an Indian batsman in Test Cricket. He scored 108 off 96 balls against Sri Lanka at Pallekele in 2017.
- Hardik Pandya also became the first Indian to score a century before lunch on the first day of a Test match. He achieved this feat against Sri Lanka at Pallekele in 2017.
- Hardik Pandya is the only Indian player to score a fifty and take a five-wicket haul in the same Test match outside Asia. He did this against England at Nottingham in 2018.
Hardik Pandya ODI Records
- Hardik Pandya holds the record for the highest individual score by an Indian batsman at number.
- Seven or lower in ODI cricket. He scored 92 not out against Australia at Canberra in 2020.
- Hardik Pandya also holds the record for the most sixes by an Indian batsman in an ODI innings. He hit 10 sixes against Sri Lanka at Indore in 2017.
- Hardik Pandya is the only Indian player to score more than 1500 runs and take more than 50 wickets in ODI cricket since his debut in 2016.
Hardik Pandya T20 Records
- Hardik Pandya holds the record for the most runs scored by an Indian batsman in a T20I calendar year. He scored 474 runs in 2021.
- Hardik Pandya also holds the record for the most sixes by an Indian batsman in a T20I calendar year. He hit 29 sixes in 2021.
- Hardik Pandya is the only Indian player to score more than 1000 runs and take more than 50 wickets in T20I cricket.
Hardik Pandya IPL Records
- Hardik Pandya holds the record for the most runs scored by an uncapped player in an IPL season. He scored 402 runs in 2022.
- Hardik Pandya also holds the record for the most wickets taken by an uncapped player in an IPL season. He took 18 wickets in 2022.
- Hardik Pandya is the only player to win both the Most Valuable Player (MVP) and the Emerging Player of the Year awards in IPL history. He won both awards in 2022.
Favorite Things
| Favorite Actor | Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar |
| Favorite Actress | Natasa Stankovic, Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone |
| Favorite Colour | White |
| Favorite Ground | Wankhede Stadium |
| Favorite Food | Not Known |
| Favorite Cricketer | Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli |
| Favorite Team | Indian Team |
Hardik Pandya Net Worth
| Net worth – 2023 | $11 Million |
| Net worth in Indian rupees | INR- 92 Crore (Approx) |
| Yearly Income | Not Known |
| Monthly Income | Not Known |
| Annual Expenses | Not Known |
Some Lesser Facts About Hardik Pandya –
- Hardik Pandya was born and raised in Surat, Gujarat.
- He is known for his big shots and fearlessness.
- He spent his childhood in struggle and financial crisis.
- His father loved cricket very much and did not miss any match of team India.
- At the age of 5, his father admitted him to Kiran More’s Cricket Academy.
- In his childhood, he used to practice cricket the whole day after eating Maggi.
- His father contributed a lot to improve his cricket career.
- Kiran More did not charge any fee from Hardik in his academy in the first 3 years.
- He also plays first-class cricket for the Baroda Cricket team.
- He is a good friend of Irfan and Yusuf Pathan.
FAQ:
Who is Hardik Pandya’s first wife?
Natasha Stankovic
Does Hardik Pandya have 2 brothers?
He has only one brother named Krunal Panday.
What is the net worth of Hardik Pandya?
$11 Million
Who is Hardik Pandya’s current wife?
Natasha Stankovic
Who is the father of Hardik Pandya?
Himanshu Pandya
