With Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retiring from T20Is, India is on the hunt for a new captain in the shortest format. Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav, and Jasprit Bumrah are among the frontrunners, but the team management might also consider Rishabh Pant or Shubman Gill as potential successors. This article explores the strengths and weaknesses of each contender and analyzes who is best suited to lead India into the next T20 World Cup cycle.
Hardik Pandya, who faced criticism during his captaincy stint with Mumbai Indians, showcased his resilience and class by leading India to a T20 World Cup victory. He silenced his detractors with a stellar all-round performance, emphasizing the importance of grace and composure even in the face of adversity.
India’s T20 World Cup victory is the result of years of hard work and dedication, says captain Rohit Sharma. He praises Virat Kohli’s form and Hardik Pandya’s performance in the final over, highlighting the team’s resilience and the support from fans worldwide.
India captain Rohit Sharma shared a heartfelt moment with Hardik Pandya after India’s thrilling seven-run victory in the T20 World Cup final. Rohit kissed Hardik on the cheek as the latter spoke about the win, reflecting on his journey and the team’s hard work.
India claimed its first major cricket trophy in 11 years, winning the T20 World Cup 2024 after defeating South Africa in a thrilling final. Captain Hardik Pandya and vice-captain Rohit Sharma were overcome with emotion as they celebrated the momentous victory. The team’s success was further highlighted by the emotional reactions of Player of the Match Virat Kohli and Player of the Tournament Jasprit Bumrah.
Hardik Pandya smashed a brilliant 50* off 27 balls against Bangladesh in the T20 World Cup Super Eights, surpassing MS Dhoni’s long-standing record for the highest score by an Indian number six batter in the tournament’s history.
The Indian cricket team emerged victorious in the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2024, successfully defending a mere 120-run target against Pakistan. The match, played at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, witnessed exceptional bowling performances from India, with Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya leading the charge. This victory marks the second-lowest target successfully defended against Pakistan in T20 International history and the lowest target successfully defended by India in a T20I match. Pakistan’s strong start ultimately proved futile as they fell six runs short of the target, handing India a memorable triumph.
In a surprising turn of events, Natasa Stankovic, the Serbian model and wife of Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya, has reignited speculation about their relationship status. After unarchiving her wedding pictures and removing ‘Pandya’ from her Instagram handle, Natasa has now posted a photo of her pet dog, Schnoodle, wearing a ‘Baby Rover Pand(Y)a’ t-shirt. Social media buzz suggests that the couple may have reconciled, while reports indicate that they could be amicably parting ways. Neither Pandya nor Stankovic has officially addressed the divorce rumors.
Agastya Pandya, son of Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic, along with his cousin Kavir, played with Krunal Pandya and his wife Pankhuri Sharma in a viral video. Netizens deduced from the video that Hardik and Natasa’s alleged divorce rumors were false.
Amidst persistent rumors of divorce, Hardik Pandya’s wife, Natasha Stankovic, has broken her silence. In a video circulating on Reddit, Natasha responds ambiguously to questions about the status of her marriage. She simply states, “Thank you very much,” leaving netizens speculating about the nature of their relationship. There are indications that Natasha may seek a significant portion of Pandya’s assets in a potential legal settlement. Notably, Pandya was conspicuously absent in recent footage of the Indian cricket team’s departure for the USA ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024.
