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Hardik Pandya trolled after winning two world cups with different partners by his side; netizen writes 'he is treating World Cup like a couple goals trip'

Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya has sparked a wave of social media discussion, though this time it’s not for his cricketing exploits. Fans have noticed that Pandya has lifted two ICC World Cup trophies with two different partners—his then-wife Natasa Stankovic in one, and his current girlfriend Mahieka Sharma in the most recent final.

March 09, 2026 / 14:01 IST
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  • Hardik Pandya trolled for celebrating World Cup wins with wives
  • Social media jokes link Pandya's trophies to different partners
  • Fans: Separate Pandya's personal life from cricket achievements

Hardik Pandya has once again found himself at the centre of social media chatter but this time, it is not his on-field performance that has sparked debate.

The Indian all-rounder has been trolled online after fans pointed out that he lifted two ICC World Cup trophies with two different partners by his side.

In one set of photos from a previous World Cup win, Hardik Pandya was seen celebrating with his then-wife Natasa Stankovic and the other from the recent final featuring his girlfriend Mahieka Sharma.

While many posts were light-hearted, others took a more mocking tone, dragging Hardik Pandya’s personal life into cricketing discussions.

Social media timelines quickly filled with jokes suggesting that Hardik Pandya’s “luck” changes with partners, with some users attempting to turn a sporting milestone into gossip material

A page tweeted, "Hardik Pandya becomes the 1st and only player to win 2 World Cup Trophy With Different Life Partners in Each Tournament..."

One user wrote, "Hardik Pandya ki ye trophy agle world cup tak bhi nahi rahegi. main likh ke deta hoon"

Another user tweeted, "Hardik Pandya bringing a new partner for every world cup trophy."

one post mentioned, "Hardik Pandya is treating the World Cup like a couple goals trip. Every cricketer has a wife or girlfriend. You are not special. Others wives/gf are not travelling everywhere. It's your personal life but if you don’t perform questions will rise."

The chatter intensified after a video from the post-match celebrations went viral. The clip showed Hardik Pandya and Mahieka Sharma lying side by side on the podium amid the festivities, soaking in the atmosphere as teammates and officials moved around them.

While some fans saw it as an intimate and emotional moment after weeks of high-pressure cricket, others criticised the gesture, arguing that such occasions should carry more formality.

Also Read: Hardik Pandya and Mahieka Sharma’s childhood videos go viral after their romantic celebration In T20 World Cup Final

Yet many supporters have pushed back against the trolling, urging people to separate personal relationships from professional achievement.

Hardik Pandya has been instrumental in India’s white-ball success, delivering in crucial moments with both bat and ball. For his fans, two World Cup medals speak louder than online jokes.

Palak Vij
Palak Vij is a Sub Editor and Entertainment Journalist with over a year of experience covering films, television, and pop culture in the digital space.
first published: Mar 9, 2026 02:01 pm

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