How is Mahieka Sharma allowed to travel with Hardik Pandya in T20 World Cup 2026 when others are not?
Hardik Pandya’s girlfriend Mahieka Sharma has been spotted in the stands during India’s matches.
Hardik Pandya’s personal life has always been the talk of the town among Indian cricket fans. The Indian all-rounder is currently dating actress Mahieka Sharma. The couple made their relationship official last year with a romantic photo on Instagram.
Recently, the senior all-rounder wished his girlfriend on her 25th birthday with a cosy photo on the social media platform Instagram with a caption “Happy Birthday my princess.” The post captured the attention of many cricket fans.
Moreover, Mahieka has been spotted during India’s matches in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. This has caught attention of many as partners of other cricketers have not been seen.
Indian cricketers were allowed to travel with their wives, girlfriends, and families a few years ago. However, under Gautam Gambhir’s tenure, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has followed strict protocols, and players are not allowed to travel with their partners except for long tours, where the partners can stay for only a specific period of time.
BCCI has also followed a no-WAGs policy in the T20 World Cup 2026. However, Mihieka has been seen travelling with Pandya during the ongoing tournament.
How is Hardik Pandya traveling with partner Mahieka Sharma amid T20 World Cup 2026 when others are not allowed?
Notably, BCCI has restricted Indian players from travelling with their wives and girlfriends during matches of T20 World Cup 2026. These rules were reinstated following India’s humiliating defeat against New Zealand in the ODI series in January.
While the Governing body does not facilitate family stays, players are free to make independent arrangements for their families in separate hotels at their own expense. Also, WAG’s of cricketers are not allowed in the team hotels, but players can arrange separate hotels for them on their own.
Meanwhile, Pandya has featured in all five of India’s games in T20 World Cup 2026. He has scored 105 runs at a strike rate of 143.83, which includes a half-century (52) against Namibia. With the ball, he has picked five wickets at an economy of 8.66.
Who is Hardik Pandya’s girlfriend?
Mahieka Sharma is Hardik Pandya’s girlfriend.
How many runs has Hardik Pandya scored in T20 World Cup 2026?
Pandya has scored 105 runs in five matches in T20 World Cup 2026.
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