Hardik Pandya celebrates his 26th birthday on October 11. The Indian all-rounder, who was born in the Choryasi village of Surat in Gujarat, posted a birthday picture on his Instagram handle, in which he can be seen sitting in front of his birthday cake. Pandya is currently sidelined with a lower back injury and underwent a lower back surgery in London just last week. This has ruled him out of the national cricket team indefinitely. One, among the few poster boys of Indian cricket, Pandya is renowned for his extravagant lifestyle. Hardik Pandya Owns These Expensive Items Including Patek Philippe Rose Gold Nautilus Watch, Lamborghini Huracan Evo & Louis Vuitton Paris Shirt!

“Smiling Since 1993,” Pandya captioned the birthday picture, he posted on Instagram. The 26-year-old is known for living his life on his own terms and has often paid the price for his cheekiness. Just recently he was trolled for his rude birthday message to senior pro and former Indian international Zaheer Khan, with many – including Zaheer himself and many senior journalists, blasting the star cricketer for his immaturity. Happy Birthday Hardik Pandya: 5 Times Star Indian All-Rounder Stunned The Opposition With His Astonishing Performances.

Hardik Pandya's Birthday Swag

 

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Smiling Since 1993 🥳

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The birthday post – another example of Hardik Pandya's swag lifestyle – however, went according to plan. In the picture, Pandya can be seen wearing a jacket with a golden chain around his neck and the Patek Philippe Nautilus wristwatch – that has now attained more attention than many other cricketers in India. He was also wished by many of his teammates, who took to social media to not just wish the star player on his birthday for a speedy recovery.

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Pandya has only played in the three-match Twenty20 series against South Africa after the ICC 2019 Cricket World Cup. He has struggled with successive injuries, including ankle strain and back injuries, that have haunted him in the past.

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