Due to injuries, Hardik Pandya had to end his World Cup 2023 campaign. He also experienced a difficult period as captain of the Mumbai Indians in the 2024 Indian Premier League. However, the all-rounder proved that he was up to the challenge in the T20 World Cup 2024, winning several matches and displaying nerves in the closing over of the competition.
In the midst of all the happenings, his divorce became the hot topic of conversation, and on July 19, he made the announcement. Agastya is Hardik and his wife’s only kid, and they have chosen to co-parent. On July 30, their son’s fourth birthday, the devoted father posted an emotional picture to Instagram. Hardik said that his son is what keeps him going while posting a video of their time together on social media.
“You give me strength each and every day! Happy birthday to my soul mate, my entire being, and my co-conspirator, Agu. Hardik wrote, “Love you more than words,” as the post’s caption.
Here’s Hardik’s latest post on Instagram:
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Gambhir’s first coaching assignment conveys strangeness.
When Gautam Gambhir was appointed head coach of the Indian team, he brought his preferred coaching staff, which included assistant coaches Abhishek Nayar and Ryan ten Doeschate. It’s important to remember that during his earlier interview, the former India opener expressed strong feelings towards the management for removing him from the vice-captaincy role in 2012 despite the team’s dismal results.
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Before the white-ball tour to Sri Lanka, Hardik was demoted from his vice-captaincy role, and fans began to make comparisons between the veteran’s earlier remarks. Additionally, Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav were selected as the T20Is captain and vice-captain, respectively. with those who don’t know, Nayar and Doeschate had worked with Gambhir’s Kolkata Knight Riders as assistant coaches and players, respectively. Gill made his squad debut in 2018, but Suryakumar was signed by KKR in 2014.
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