Fact Check: Is Hardik Pandya getting Married on May 22 to tackle Mumbai Indians? Here's The Truth
Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya continues to remain absent in the IPL 2026, and amid the fallout speculations, is the wedding bell ringing?
A viral X post claims the all-rounder is planning a wedding with girlfriend Mahieka Sharma on May 22 in Udaipur – just one week from now – allegedly as a “strategic move” to bypass new BCCI restrictions on players bringing partners to team camps and stadiums.

The post alleges the drama stems from Mahieka’s frequent presence at matches, claims she leaked private team info, and suggests the Ambani family (MI owners) pushed the BCCI to tighten rules – leaving Hardik furious enough to sit out games in protest. But is any of this true? Let’s break it down with facts, timeline, and what’s actually known.
Hardik’s Personal Life: From Divorce to New Love
Hardik Pandya’s romantic journey has been public and turbulent. He married Serbian actress-model Natasa Stankovic in a low-key ceremony during the 2020 COVID lockdown. The couple welcomed son Agastya later that year and even renewed their vows in a grand Udaipur ceremony in February 2023. However, they announced an amicable separation in July 2024, with both emphasizing co-parenting.
Is Hardik Pandya Getting Married?
The X thread ties the alleged wedding to Hardik’s recent absence from Mumbai Indians matches. But official statements from MI tell a different story: Hardik has been sidelined by a recurring back spasm.
Marriage rumors have swirled for months. In early 2026, a diamond ring on Mahieka's finger and a home puja fueled engagement speculation, but she clarified it was "just nice jewellery," and the priest described the event as a simple Mangalwar puja for well-being. Hardik even got an 'M' tattoo for her on Valentine's Day. Yet, no official engagement or wedding announcement has ever come from either party.


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