NEW DELHI: Smriti Mandhana put off off-field issues and returned to her element, where she excels the most. The Indian women’s vice-captain hit the nets hard, preparing for the five-match T20I series against Sri Lanka, starting at home on December 21.
The past few weeks have been challenging for Smriti on a personal front, ever since her wedding to music composer Palash Muchhal was postponed. The delay came after her father suffered an unexpected medical emergency on November 23, the day she was supposed to get married.
Shortly after, reports emerged that Palash, the groom-to-be, had also been admitted to the hospital due to stress. The sequence of events fueled widespread speculation online, leaving fans both worried and puzzled.
Smriti finally addresses rumors
Smriti on Sunday ended weeks of speculation surrounding her personal life, confirming that her wedding with music composer Palash Muchhal has been “called off”.
Smriti, one of India’s most prominent women cricketers, issued her first public statement on social media after rumors about her personal life had intensified over the past month.
“I need to clarify that the wedding is called off. I would like to close this matter here and implore all of you to do the same,” she wrote.
Smriti puts cricket first amid personal challenges
Smriti, 28, has been a central figure in Indian women’s cricket for nearly a decade, and her presence in the batting line-up has been crucial across formats.
With India set for a busy 2026 calendar, the left-hander reiterated that her professional commitments remain her priority.
“Thank you for all your support. It’s time to move forward,” her note concluded.
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