Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic’s engagement on New Year’s eve shocked everyone. This was followed by another announcement that the couple is expecting their first child, and in no time, the news turned into a meme fest on social media. Ever since the cricketer got engaged, his relationship has been subjected to a barrage of speculations. However, in a recent interview with cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle, the Mumbai Indians all-rounder opened up about his relationship with Natasa and their surprise engagement.
The hard-hitting Baroda batsman shared how Natasa has helped him become a better man. He told Cricbuzz, “Someone who I have found, who I actually love and I think I’m learning and I’m becoming a better man. I’m trying to go beyond myself. I’m keeping myself aside and keeping someone as a priority (sic).”
Recounting his first meeting with Natasa, he said, “I got her by talking. She saw someone in a hat at a place where I met her, wearing a hat, a chain, a watch, at 1 am. So she thought he was ‘alag prakar ka aadmi aaya’ (different kind of person came). That is when I started talking to her, started knowing each other. Then, we started dating (sic).”
Surprisingly, Natasa had no idea who he was. “She had no idea who I was,” he adds. Hardik further revealed how his engagement was not only a shock for his fans, including his parents. “My parents also didn’t know that I was getting engaged. Two days before (the engagement), I told Krunal. My family backed me and told me ‘do whatever you want’,” he concludes.
The couple also announced their surprise wedding in a series of pictures. Natasa wrote, “Hardik and I have shared a memorable journey together so far and now, it’s only going to get better. Together, we are excited to welcome a new life into our lives very soon. We’re super excited about this new step of our life together and humbly ask your blessings and well wishes.”
Congratulations Hardik and Natasa!
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