A big new controversy has erupted on social media regarding Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya. Many internet users have been spreading rumors that the star cricketer cheated on his ex-wife Natasa Stankovic with Maheeka Sharma, and the shocking claim went viral soon after the T20 World Cup 2026.
The drama started because of a long celebratory Instagram post uploaded on March 9. This viral post was shared by Nicole Linhares Kedia, who worked very closely with the champion cricketer. People immediately misinterpreted specific lines from her long caption to unfairly target the World Cup winner.
Did Hardik Pandya cheat on Natasa Stankovic with Mahika Sharma?
Users on X (formerly Twitter) said that Hardik Pandya cheated on Natasa with Mahika based on a line from Nicole Linhares Kedia’s recent caption. They wrongly assumed that Hardik might be secretly dating Mahika while he was still officially married, which led to massive online trolling.
The nutritionist penned a heartfelt gratitude note to celebrate the T20 World Cup 2026 win, mentioning when she first joined the cricketer’s dedicated support team to help him.
“When I first met HP two years ago, I immediately understood that he wasn’t just chasing a goal, he was building a vision for himself. Little did I know then that I would humbly have the opportunity to play a small role in that journey,” Nicole Linhares Kedia wrote in her Instagram post.
Maheeka Sharma’s latest Instagram story. Hardik Pandya was dating her for 2 years, this guy cheated on Natasha but it was Natasha who got trolled on social media. Salute to Natasha, she never reacted to any troll. Hardik Pandya got sympathy after the World Cup… pic.twitter.com/60GgRGndqE
– JB (@93yorkers) 10 March 2026
Hardik Pandya’s cheating rumors debunked after misinterpretation of Kedia’s post
The caption clearly states, “I met HP,” which directly refers to Nicole herself, not Mahika Sharma. The line states that Nicole first met Hardik around the year 2024 for professional reasons, thereby debunking the ridiculous cheating theories doing the rounds on social media.
Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic publicly announced their mutual divorce on July 18, 2024. Even after the divorce, Pandya and Natasa continued to co-parent their son Agastya. He gifted a Land Rover Defender to his son last month.
The star all-rounder and Mahika Sharma were first seen together in public in late 2025. This public appearance came a year after the official divorce was announced.
Maheeka Sharma praised for supporting Hardik Pandya during the tournament
Nicole also told about Mahika Sharma’s constant support. In a separate paragraph within the same post, he thanked Mahika for bringing complete peace and balance to their close-knit ecosystem bubble during the highly stressful tournament preparations.
“@mahikasharma What can I say that you don’t already know. Ever since I met you, you have been such a pillar through all of this. Always positive, always thoughtful, and someone who quietly brings peace, strength, and balance to our little ecosystem bubble.”
Nicole has worked very closely with the star player. Hardik and Mahika are dating these days. However, the long post does not prove that the two were secretly dating behind Natasa’s back in 2024.
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