Fact Check: Is Hardik getting married on May 22?

• Hardik Pandya remains absent from IPL 2026 matches
• MI cites recurring back spasms for his absence, not wedding rumors
• Viral social media claims of a May 22 wedding remain unverified

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya continues to remain absent in the IPL 2026, and amid the fallout speculations, is the wedding bell ringing?

A viral

X post claims the all-rounder is planning a wedding with girlfriend Mahieka Sharma on May 22 in Udaipur - just one week from now - allegedly as a "strategic move to bypass new BCCI restrictions on players bringing partners to team camps and stadiums.

The post alleges the drama stems from Mahieka's frequent presence at matches, claims she leaked private team info, and suggests the Ambani family (MI owners) pushed the BCCI to tighten rules - leaving Hardik furious enough to sit out games in protest. But is any of this true? Let's break it down with facts, timeline, and what's actually known.

Hardik Pandya Set to Marry Again on May 22? 💍

Here is the shocking inside story behind Hardik Pandya’s sudden cricket absence and his rumored upcoming wedding! 🧵👇

- Mahieka was spotted constantly at the stadium during Hardik's matches.
- Hardik reportedly rushed straight to… pic.twitter.com/ziix8PP7TD

- Cricket Central (@CricketCentrl) May 15, 2026

Hardik's Personal Life: From Divorce to New Love

Hardik Pandya's romantic journey has been public and turbulent. He married Serbian actress-model Natasa Stankovic in a low-key ceremony during the 2020 COVID lockdown. The couple welcomed son Agastya later that year and even renewed their vows in a grand Udaipur ceremony in February 2023. However, they announced an amicable separation in July 2024, with both emphasizing co-parenting.

By late 2025, Hardik moved on. He went public with model-actress Mahieka Sharma in October 2025 after airport sightings and social media hints. Their relationship quickly became Instagram-official, with Hardik crediting Mahieka for helping him "rediscover the inner child and excitement for cricket. She has been a constant at his games - including cheering during India's T20 World Cup 2026 triumph - and the pair have shared romantic posts, temple visits, and family moments with Agastya.

Is Hardik Pandya Getting Married?

The X thread ties the alleged wedding to Hardik's recent absence from Mumbai Indians matches. But official statements from MI tell a different story: Hardik has been sidelined by a recurring back spasm.

Marriage rumors have swirled for months. In early 2026, a diamond ring on Mahieka's finger and a home puja fueled engagement speculation, but she clarified it was "just nice jewellery," and the priest described the event as a simple Mangalwar puja for well-being. Hardik even got an 'M' tattoo for her on Valentine's Day. Yet, no official engagement or wedding announcement has ever come from either party.

There is no credible reporting linking his absence to personal drama, BCCI rule changes, or Ambani intervention. MI's playoff elimination has been attributed to team form issues, not off-field boycotts. And for now, there's no such indications that Hardik is getting married soon.