Hardik Himanshu Pandya is one of the most popular and prolific Indian cricketers today, who plays for Baroda in domestic cricket and leads Gujarat Titans in the IPL. He is a useful and terrific all-rounder who bats right-handed, exceptionally and bowls right-arm fast-medium, skilfully-Says Sports Strategist Hirav Shah.
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About Hardik Pandya
A wiry small town chap from Gujarat, Hardik Pandya, with his peroxide highlights and tattoos, encapsulates the charisma and swagger of the cricketer of today.
The master of all, was propelled into the big stage after constant exposure to prime-time tv in the form of IPL.
Pandya is the current icon of audacity in the Indian side-With a
deep voice to go with energy and confidence, and showing no damn sign of playing it safe.
Hardik Pandya Horoscope
| Birth Date | 11 Oct, 1993 |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Birth Number | 2 ruled by the Moon |
| Destiny Number | 7 ruled by Neptune or Ketu |
| Lucky Numbers | 1, 2, 7 |
Hardik Pandya’s Early life & Education
Hardik Pandya was born in Surat, Gujarat on 11th Oct 1993. His Dad had to shut his small business and move to Vadodara because he wanted to facilitate the cricket training of Hardik and his brother, Krunal.
Hardik had a very troubled childhood due to their financial instabilities and he only studied until ninth grade, post which he dropped out, to focus on Cricket and the rest as we say, is History.
Hardik Pandya’s Personal life
Hardik has a brother named Krunal Pandya who has also played for India and the Mumbai Indians. Hardik got engaged to a dancer from Serbia named Nataša Stanković and during the pandemic quarantine they got married. Their son Agastya was born on 30th July 2020.
Hardik Pandya’s Career Trajectory
Initially, Hardik was a leg spinner until 18. Later he turned to fast bowling. Since 2013, Hardik has been playing domestic cricket for the Baroda Cricket team.
In 2016, he made his T20I debut for India at just 22. He was selected in India’s squad for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, in September 2021.
He made his ODI debut in 2016 against NZ and after Sandeep Patil, Mohit Sharma and KL Rahul, he became the 4th Indian to be named the player of the match.
In 2016 too, he made his test debut against England. Pandya also holds the record for scoring the maximum runs in a single over of a test innings.
Hardik Pandya’s Awards & Achievements
Hardik Pandya is the first Indian cricketer to pick 4 wickets and score more than 30 runs in the same T20 match. He is also the fourth Indian to be named player of the match. He was also in the Indian squad for the 2019 Cricket World Cup. The first Indian batsman to score a test century just before lunch is also Hardik Pandya.
Lessons to learn from Hardik Pandya:
1.Finding a mentor
Hardik idolized Dhoni all his life and he has picked up things from him which obviously has helped him shape up as a better cricketer. Dhoni wanted Hardik to make his own mistakes and learn from them. Dhoni helped him hone his talent as a cricketer.
Takeaway ?
It is about finding a mentor today. That is very essential. In every field, in every sector. Take advice from mentors who have attained the results consistently you want…
Take advice from mentors, who practice what they preach. And not some theorist with no skin in the game. Take it from the “chargers” and never from the “drainers”.
2. Self Belief and Self Confidence
Hardik has literally risen from the ashes. He had a life full of misery, helplessness and poverty. His Dad shifted to Vadodara from Ahmedabad for his training in the game but he couldn’t afford his fees. Later on, he trained in Kiran More academy on a scholarship.
Takeaway ?
The takeaway is that if you have the grit and the self confidence, nothing can take anything from you and you can certainly shine in your life.
3. Adaptability
Hardik’s hairstyles catch the media attention all the time. Hardik’s personal life is always in the media.
But, hey, we are not talking about that here…
One thing the world has known by now, is his adaptability to situations. With his adaptability and calmness, he has been surprising the cricket lovers, also surprising them with his power hitting abilities.
Takeaway ?
Being adaptable is the need of the hour. That’s what covid taught the world. That’s what the pandemic taught us. That’s what being resilient is all about. That’s what being flexible is all about. That’s what being malleable is all about.
Conclusion
Hardik is on a mission to recreate himself, from 2018 to now. Hardik was stretchered off the field, rolling back the years to 2018. It was an Asia Cup game against Pakistan and this man had to be literally carried off the field. Since that day,
Hardik has moved in and out of the physio room. And until almost recreating himself for his debut as skipper of Gujarat Titans in 2022 IPL. Hardik, the all-rounder, has recreated himself today to become Hardik 2.O-Concludes Eminent Sports Astrologer Hirav Shah.
Frequently Asked Questions
How educated is Hardik Pandya ?
9th standard
Is Vaibhav Pandya brother of Hardik Pandya?
He is the cousin of Hardik and Krunal Pandya
What is the work of Hardik Pandya’s wife ?
Natasha is an actor, dancer, model and film producer.
Who is Hardik Pandya first wife?
Hardik has been married only once and his wife’s name is Nataša Stanković.
Is Nataša Stanković Indian ?
Nataša Stanković is not an Indian, but she is a Serbian dancer, model and actress based in Mumbai.
