The Indian Cricket Team's star all-rounder Hardik Pandya and his wife, dancer and model Natasa Stankovic, have officially confirmed their divorce in a joint statement issued on Thursday. This confirmation follows extensive speculation and rumors regarding the couple's relationship status.

"After four years of being together, Natasa and I have mutually decided to part ways. We have given our relationship our utmost effort and consideration, and we believe this decision is in the best interest of both of us," the statement read. The couple acknowledged the difficulty of their decision and mentioned their son, Agastya, stating that he will remain a central focus in both their lives. They committed to co-parenting to provide Agastya with the best possible upbringing.

The statement concluded by requesting privacy during this challenging and sensitive period. Hardik and Natasa reportedly met for the first time in 2018 at a nightclub and announced their engagement on January 1, 2020. Despite the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, the couple married on May 31, 2020.