Hardik Pandya, along with his brother Krunal Pandya and stepbrother Vaibhav Pandya (Twitter)
Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya epitomizes agility and brilliance on the field. As an all-rounder, his contributions to the Indian team have been instrumental in numerous victories.
Born on October 11, 1993, in Surat, Gujarat, Pandya's journey from domestic cricket to the global arena is a story of immense hard work and passion for the game.
Renowned for his explosive batting and effective medium-pace bowling, Pandya has become a vital player for the Indian team and Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
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How many Brothers does Hardik Pandya have?
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Hardik Pandya has two brothers, Krunal and Vaibhav (stepbrother) {X.com/@hardikpandya7}
Hardik Pandya has been in the limelight not only for cricketing attributes but also for his off-the-field shenanigans. Hardik and his brother, Krunal’s story, from rags to riches, is one of the most inspiring tales in the history of cricket.
The famous cricketers Hardik and Krunal are often seen with Vaibhav. It is reported that Vaibhav, who is an entrepreneur by profession, has close ties with the family. Moreover, as stated by NDTV, Vaibhav is the stepbrother of the two cricketers.
Hence, it can be said that, the Mumbai Indians' captain, Hardik Pandya has one real brother, Krunal and Vaibhav Pandya and Gauraw Pandya are his stepbrothers.
Who is Hardik Pandya's brother, Krunal Pandya?
Krunal Pandya, the elder brother of Hardik Pandya, has made a name for himself in international and domestic cricket as a formidable all-rounder.
As of 2025, Krunal is 34 years old and married to Pankhuri Sharma. Krunal and his wife have two lovely sons, Kavir Krunal Pandya and Vayu Krunal Pandya. After proving his mettle at the domestic stage for Baroda, Krunal made his IPL debut for the Mumbai Indians in 2016.
What does Krunal Pandya do?
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Krunal Pandya doing the iconic Hardik Pandya pose after winning the IPL trophy (X.com/@BluntIndianGal)
Born on March 24, 1991, Krunal is a left-handed batter and specializes in slow left-arm orthodox bowling.
Making his international debut for India in November 2018, he has since become a vital player for Baroda in domestic competitions and Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL.
Ahead of the IPL 2025, Krunal was bought by the Royal Challengers Bangalore for INR 5.75 crore. Krunal proved his importance as the leading spinner for the franchise, helping the team win their maiden title in the cash-rich tournament.
Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya
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Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya (X.com/@AnsarAlikhan_18 & @kohli_pagluu)
Often seen in the media eye, Hardik has a very close relationship with his elder brother, Krunal. Even after their father’s demise, the two brothers stayed tight and are now teaching the same values to their sons. Apart from that, Krunal’s wife, Pankhuri Sharma, treats Hardik’s son, Agastya, like her own son.
Who is Hardik Pandya's brother, Vaibhav Pandya?
Vaibhav Pandya, Hardik Pandya's stepbrother (Instagram.com/vaibhavpandya06)
Vaibhav reportedly grew up in Mumbai. He went to New English School in Mumbai for his early education and then got a commerce degree from IES High School in Bandra-East in 2006.
Vaibhav, whose precise familial ties to Hardik and Krunal Pandya are somewhat nebulous, appeared to have a close bond with the Pandya brothers' late father, Himanshu Pandya, affectionately referring to him as "Papa."
He was frequently seen at IPL matches cheering for Hardik and Krunal, even celebrating with a picture of himself holding the Gujarat Titans' IPL 2022 trophy.
Who is Vaibhav Pandya's father?
According to reports, Vaibhav had close ties with Hardik and Krunal's late father, Himanshu Pandya. Apparently, it is believed that Vaibhav and his elder brother, Gauraw Pandya, are Himanshu’s sons.
Vaibhav uses his name ‘Himanshu’ as his middle name publicly across his social media platforms. Moreover, sharing an Instagram post after late Himunshu Pandya’s demise, Vaibhav stated his as 'Papa'.
How is Vaibhav Pandya related to Hardik Pandya?
The lack of publicly available data makes the Vaibhav Pandya and Hardik Pandya relationship unclear. However, if the reports are to be believed, they are stepbrothers.
What does Vaibhav Pandya do?
![Hardik Pandya's Brother, Vaibhav Pandya [Instagram]](https://onecricketnews.akamaized.net/parth-editor/oc-dashboard/news-images-prod/1712848190248_Hardik Pandya's Brother, Vaibhav Pandya.jpg)
Hardik Pandya's Brother, Vaibhav Pandya [Instagram]
The internet offers scant details on Vaibhav's exact relation to the Pandya siblings; conjectures range from him being a cousin to possibly a stepbrother to the renowned cricketing duo. He also has an elder brother named Gauraw Pandya who is married.
Beyond familial connections, Vaibhav is known for his entrepreneurial ventures, notably launching a polymer enterprise with the Pandya brothers in 2021. The business arrangement saw Hardik and Krunal contributing 40% each to the venture, with Vaibhav pitching in the remaining 20%.
FAQs: Hardik Pandya Brothers
Q.1. How many brothers does Hardik Pandya have?
Ans. Hardik Pandya has three brothers, Krunal Pandya, Vaibhav Pandya, and Gauraw Pandya. Krunal is his elder brother and a fellow international cricketer, while Vaibhav and Gauraw are reportedly his stepbrothers and entrepreneurs.
Q.2. Who is Hardik Pandya's big brother?
Ans. Royal Challengers Bangalore’s spin all-rounder, Krunal Pandya, is Hardik Pandya's big/elder brother.
Q.3. Who is younger in Pandya's brother?
Ans. Between Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya, Hardik, born in 1993, is younger than Krunal, who was born in 1991.
Q.4. Who is Pandya's ex-wife?
Ans. Natasa Stankovic is Hardik Pandya’s ex-wife. Natasa and Hardik married in 2020 and have a son, Agastya.
