Hardik Pandya to become father, announces fiance Natasa's pregnancy

New Delhi:India cricketer Hardik Pandya and his fiancee Natasa Stankovic on Sunday revealed that they are expecting their first child together. In a series of pictures, the star couple announced the arrival of their little one as Stankovic was pictured with a baby bump.

''Natasa and I have had a great journey together and it is just about to get better. Together we are excited to welcome a new life into our lives very soon. We're thrilled for this new phase of our life and seek your blessings and wishes,'' Pandya said in an instagram post along with pictures. 

Among the pictures was one where the couple can be seen wearing a varmala, thus making it clear that they have also tied the knot. Earlier this year, Pandya had announced his engagement with Serbian actress Stankovic on January 1.

Soon after the couple made the news public, congratulatory messages started pouring in.

India head coach Ravi Shastri was one of the first to wish the duo and he wrote in the comment section, "Congratulations Hardy and Natasa."

Captain Virat Kohli also sent his blessings for the star couple and wrote, "Congratulations to you both H. Lots of love and blessings for the third member of your clan."

Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and pacer Mohammad Shami wrote, "Congratulations". Mumbai Indians tweeted photos of the two and wrote: "Congratulations to Hardik & Natasa!".(UNI)