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Hardik Pandya and his challenges appear to be escalating. The Indian all-rounder had a tough IPL 2024 season, facing criticism and boos from fans after replacing Rohit Sharma as the Mumbai Indians captain. His on-field performances with both bat and ball were also underwhelming.

Hardik Pandya Missing From Team India’s Travelling Squad for T20 World Cup 2024

As he gears up for the T20 World Cup 2024, his absence among the initial group of players departing for the tournament in the USA and West Indies has sparked curiosity.

While several Indian cricketers, led by skipper Rohit Sharma, were seen at the airport ready to depart, Hardik was notably missing. The BCCI shared photos on social media showing players like Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, and Rishabh Pant, among others, but there was no sign of Hardik.

This absence is particularly puzzling because the first batch included players who were not involved in the IPL 2024 playoffs, a group Hardik should have been part of. His Mumbai Indians teammate Suryakumar Yadav was also present in the group.

Fans Speculate Divorce Between Hardik and Natasa Stankovic

Fans on social media have speculated that Hardik’s absence might be linked to recent rumours about his personal life. These speculations arose after Natasa Stankovic, Hardik’s wife, removed “Pandya” from her Instagram handle and did not attend IPL 2024 matches. Additionally, she has not posted any recent pictures with Hardik, fueling further rumours about their relationship status.

Despite these rumours, there has been no official statement from either Hardik or Natasa. For now, these remain unconfirmed speculations, with fans eagerly awaiting any concrete information.

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