Hardik Pandya's educational qualifications

September 12, 2025 Credit: Getty

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Swagger Hardik

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Captain Hardik

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Hardik Pandya School

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Hardik's education

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Hardik dropped out

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Hardik's passion for cricket

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Hardik after leaving school

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Cricket over school

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Kiran More Academy for Hardik

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