India, Dec. 26 -- All-rounder Hardik Pandya recently made a remarkable comeback in the Indian playing XI, setting the stage on fire in the five-match T20I series against South Africa, which the hosts won 3-1. The right-handed batter smashed 142 runs in four matches and also returned with three wickets. This was Hardik's first international assignment after recovering from an injury he sustained during the Asia Cup 2025 match against Sri Lanka. After hitting a half-century in the final game in Ahmedabad, Hardik was also spotted blowing kisses towards his girlfriend, Maheika Sharma, in the stands.

After the conclusion of the series, Hardik once again finds himself in the spotlight as he was subjected to an uncomfortable moment after a Chri...