Hardik Pandya-Mahieka Sharma Rumours Explained After Viral Instagram Post

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India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has once again found himself at the centre of online speculation after a viral Instagram post triggered rumours about his personal life.

The controversy erupted shortly after India's T20 World Cup 2026 triumph, with social media users questioning whether Pandya may have cheated on his former wife Natasa Stankovic with model Mahieka Sharma. However, reports suggest the claims stem largely from a misunderstanding of a social media caption rather than confirmed facts.

How the rumours started

The speculation began when sports nutritionist Nicole Linhares Kedia shared a celebratory Instagram post following India's World Cup win.

In the post, she reflected on meeting Pandya two years ago and praised the support system around him, mentioning Mahieka Sharma among others.

Screenshots of the caption quickly circulated on social media, with some users misinterpreting the lines to mean that Pandya had been in a relationship with Sharma for two years.

That interpretation led to widespread speculation online, with some users questioning the timeline of Pandya's marriage and separation from Stankovic.

Are Hardik Pandya cheating allegations true?

A closer reading of the original caption clarified that the reference to "two years" related to Kedia's professional association with Pandya, not the timeline of his relationship with Sharma.

Despite the clarification, the screenshots continued to circulate online, fuelling rumours that the cricketer had been secretly dating Sharma during his marriage.

As of now, there is no confirmed evidence supporting those claims.

Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic's separation

Pandya and Serbian model Natasa Stankovic married in 2020 during the COVID-19 lockdown and share a son, Agastya.

The couple announced their separation in July 2024 through social media posts after months of speculation about their relationship.

Since then, both have largely kept their personal lives private while continuing to co-parent their son.

Mahieka Sharma seen supporting Pandya

Mahieka Sharma has recently been spotted supporting Pandya during his cricket tournaments, including appearances around India's recent World Cup celebrations.

However, neither Pandya nor Sharma has publicly confirmed details about when their relationship began.

The cricketer was previously linked to UK-based singer Jasmin Walia after his separation from Stankovic, with speculation arising from social media posts that appeared to show them vacationing in the same locations.

While rumours surrounding Pandya's personal life continue to circulate online, no official confirmation has been provided by the individuals involved.