Hardik Pandya looks in high spirits. (Screengrab)
India allrounder Hardik Pandya shared a glimpse of his vacation as he enjoys time away from cricket.
When not on busy playing cricket, India allrounder Hardik Pandya enjoys spending his time by the poolside.
Pandya was recently spotted enjoying a sunny morning surrounded by beautiful, rocky mountains at a scenic location.
He shared a video on Instagram, giving insights into his vacation.
Decked up in a casual outfit, Pandya can be seen taking a stroll by a swimming pool. He rocked a white vest that he layered with a half-sleeve textured shirt featuring grey and black patterns.
Pandya paired them with loose-fit trousers and rounded off his holiday look with a pair of white sneakers and black sunglasses.
The 30-year-old was last seen in action during the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka, where India registered a clean sweep under the captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav.
Pandya featured in the first two matches of the series but was rested in the last game, making way for Shivam Dube.
After their dominant victory in the T20I series, India played three ODIs against their Asian neighbours. The Men in Blue failed to replicate the success in the 50-over format and suffered a 0-2 defeat.
Pandya skipped the ODI leg of the Sri Lanka tour, citing personal reasons.
The bilateral assignment followed a historic second T20 World Cup triumph for India in Barbados.
The tournament will certainly go down as a career highlight for Pandya, who played a prominent role in the successfull campaign.
In the summit clash against South Africa, Pandya bowled the final over of the high-voltage contest when the Proteas needed 16 runs.
Pandya picked the crucial wickets of David Miller to put India ahead as he successfully defended the total to seal the deal.
After coming back to India, the T20 World Cup champions took part in a victory parade in Mumbai.
He later took Pandya took to social media and announced separation from wife Natasa Stankovic after four years of marriage.
“After four years of being together, Hardik and I have decided to mutually part ways. We tried our best together and gave it our all, and we believe this is in the best interest of both of us. This was a tough decision for us to make, given the joy, mutual respect, and companionship we enjoyed together and as we grew as a family,” Pandya wrote in a statement on Instagram.
“We are blessed with Agastya, who will continue to be at the centre of both of our lives, and we will co-parent to ensure that we give him everything that we can for his happiness,” he added.
Before signing off, the 30-year-old requested his fans to give his family “privacy during this difficult and sensitive time.”