In the wake of Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya posting images from a recent social outing, the online community has rallied with an outpouring of support for his estranged wife, Natasa Stankovic. The pictures, shared on Instagram, show Pandya alongside model and actress Mahieka Sharma during what appears to be a casual gathering, sparking immediate reactions across platforms.
Pandya, the dynamic all-rounder known for his pivotal role in India’s T20 World Cup triumph earlier this year, captioned the photos simply: “Good times.” The images capture the pair in relaxed poses at an upscale venue, with Sharma flashing a bright smile beside the athlete. Uploaded late Thursday, the post quickly amassed thousands of likes and comments, but it was the responses directed at Stankovic that dominated the discourse.
Netizens, quick to spot the development, flooded the comment section and related threads with messages of solidarity for the Serbian model and dancer. One popular reply read, “Natasa deserves all the love in the world—stay strong queen,” garnering hundreds of upvotes. Another user quipped, “Hardik who? Natasa is the real MVP,” referencing her composed public demeanor amid the couple’s separation. Hashtags like #StandWithNatasa and #NatasaStrong trended briefly on X, formerly Twitter, amplifying the sentiment.
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This isn’t the first time social media has weighed in on the Pandya-Stankovic saga. The couple, who tied the knot in a low-key ceremony in 2020 and welcomed son Agastya the same year, announced their split in July after four years together. Stankovic’s subsequent move back to her native Serbia with their child fueled speculation, though both have maintained a civil front, often sharing glimpses of co-parenting on their feeds.
Stankovic, 32, has largely stayed out of the spotlight since the breakup, focusing on fitness and family. Her last notable post featured a serene lakeside snapshot, captioned with a heart emoji, which drew empathetic replies from fans. Sharma, 23, on the other hand, has been building her profile in Mumbai’s entertainment scene, with appearances in music videos and fashion shoots.
Pandya’s representatives for comment, but no response was available at press time. As the cricketer gears up for the upcoming IPL season with Mumbai Indians, where he serves as captain, the episode underscores how personal lives of public figures continue to captivate audiences. For Stankovic, the unsolicited cheer from strangers serves as a reminder of her widespread appeal, turning a fleeting post into a viral moment of empowerment.
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