Hardik Pandya: Celebrating the journey of a cricket sensation on his 30th birthday
Team India, Hardik Himanshu Pandya, marked his 30th birthday on October 11. Known for his exceptional skills as an all-rounder, Pandya has been a significant presence in the world of cricket.
His journey, from humble beginnings to leading the Gujarat Titans in the IPL, is a remarkable one.
Pandya, born on October 11, 1993, in Surat, Gujarat, began his cricketing odyssey in Baroda. His father, Himanshu Pandya, worked as a loan agent in Vadodara.
According to a Times of India report from 2017, Pandya's early education took place at MK High School until the ninth grade, after which he chose to focus entirely on cricket.
Married to Serbian dancer, model, and actress Natasa Stankovic, known for her role in «Satyagraha,» the couple is blessed with a child named Agastya Pandya.
Hardik Pandya embarked on his domestic cricket career in 2013, representing the Baroda cricket team. Notably, he played a pivotal role in Baroda's victory in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy during the 2013–14 season.
His all-round performance, including taking 10 wickets, was instrumental in Baroda reaching the finals. This performance caught the attention of the Mumbai Indians, who acquired him in the IPL's 2015 edition.
His journey from there continued to soar.
