Hardik Pandya took to Twitter to share a photo on July 30, 2020 announcing the arrival of his and wife Natasas baby boy
Picture/ Hardik Pandya Instagram
Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic have been blessed with a baby boy, the 26-year-old announced via his social media handle. Wishes poured in for the new parents from the cricket fraternity.
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India's Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane sent his wishes in a reply to Pandya's tweet in which he made the announcement. "Congratulations to you both!!" said Rahane.
Shikhar Dhawan wrote,"Congratulations my brother @hardikpandya7 on the birth of your son! Lots of love to Natasa, the beautiful boy and you. Hope everyone is healthy."
Congratulations my brother @hardikpandya7 on the birth of your son! Lots of love to Natasa, the beautiful boy and you âu00c2u009d¤ï¸u00c2u008fðu00c2u009f¤u00c2u0097 Hope everyone is healthy ðu00c2u009fu00c2u0098u00c2u008a https://t.co/PPwsaSeMIM
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) July 30, 2020
"Many congratulations to you both, have a great time being a parent. God bless the lil Champ," said batsman Suresh Raina.
"Congratulations Brotherman @hardikpandya7," said spinner Yuzvendra Chahal.
Congratulations Brotherman âu00c2u009d¤ï¸u00c2u008f @hardikpandya7 https://t.co/FG0CjjqGad
— Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) July 30, 2020
"Congratulations to you and your family," said wicketkeeper Naman Ojha.
"Congratulations my brother," said fast bowler Khaleel Ahmed.
"Chhota Hardik Aaya hai! May this innings of Fatherhood be very rewarding and the sweetest one ever! Congratulations Papa Hardik! @hardikpandya7," said batsman Suryakumar Yadav.
Chhota Hardik Aaya hai! ðu00c2u009f¥³
— Surya Kumar Yadav (@surya_14kumar) July 30, 2020
May this innings of Fatherhood be very rewarding and the sweetest one ever!
Congratulations Papa Hardik! ðu00c2u009f¤ª @hardikpandya7
Brazilian actress Izabelle Leite also took to microbloggin site Twitter to wish Hardik Pandya on becoming a father.
Congratulations Hardik!! God bless your family and your baby boy . u00f0u009fu0099u008fu00f0u009fu008fu00bcu00f0u009fu0099u008fu00f0u009fu008fu00bcu00f0u009fu0099u008fu00f0u009fu008fu00bcu00f0u009fu0099u008fu00f0u009fu008fu00bc
— Izabelle Leite (@izabelleleite25) July 30, 2020
Apart from the Indian players Pandya's Indian Premier League team Mumbai Indians and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) also sent their wishes on Twitter.
"Welcome to #OneFamily Congratulations, @hardikpandya7 and Natasa," tweeted Mumbai Indians, the team which Hardik Pandya plays for in the IPL.
Welcome to #OneFamily ðu00c2u009fu00c2u0091¶ðu00c2u009fu00c2u0092u00c2u0099
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) July 30, 2020
Congratulations, @hardikpandya7 and Natasa ðu00c2u009fu00c2u0091©âu00c2u009d¤ï¸u00c2u008fðu00c2u009fu00c2u0091¨ pic.twitter.com/UDraYF1UOr
"Congratulations to the couple and a warm welcome to Pandya Jr.," said the BCCI.
Congratulations to the couple and a warm welcome to Pandya Jr. ðu00c2u009fu00c2u0091¨ðu00c2u009fu00c2u0091¨ðu00c2u009fu00c2u0091¦ https://t.co/Dmbqm7OQAp
— BCCI (@BCCI) July 30, 2020
The duo had earlier announced in May that they were expecting a third member in their family. Fast forward a couple of months and they shared the good news with their fans and followers on social media.
His Twitter post read: "We are blessed with our baby boy." It was posted with the picture of the baby's hand.
We are blessed with our baby boy âu00c2u009d¤ï¸u00c2u008fðu00c2u009fu00c2u0099u00c2u008fðu00c2u009fu00c2u008f¾ pic.twitter.com/DN6s7aaZVE
— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) July 30, 2020
Hardik Pandya will be gearing up for the upcoming IPL which is scheduled to begin in September in the UAE.
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