IPL 2018: 5 cricketers who had their 'special someone' cheering for them in the stands

3. Hardik Pandya

Elli Avram and Hardik Pandya have set the rumour mills churning for quite some time now

Although fiery cricketer, Hardik Pandya and model-actress Elli Avram have never confirmed their relationship, rumour mills were set churning after the duo was spotted together on a number of occasions, including the wedding of the former's elder brother, Krunal Pandya a short time back. From dropping Pandya at the airport to attending Avram's shooting floors, the couple seems to be doting on each other with all their hearts.

What caught quite a few eyeballs, was Avram's presence in the opening match of the IPL 2018, where the Mumbai Indians were pitted against the Chennai Super Kings. Although her presence wasn't confirmed, images of the actress in the stands went viral on the social media. Since Pandya has been a crucial cog in the MI outfit, it was only fitting that his special someone would be there to cheer him on in his first match of the season.