India batter Smriti Mandhana has confirmed that her wedding to music composer Palash Muchhal, originally scheduled for November 23, has been called off. The announcement follows the earlier postponement after Mandhana’s father was hospitalised.
In a heartfelt Instagram statement, Mandhana asked for privacy, saying, “I would like to keep it that way but I need to clarify that the wedding is called off… I request you to please respect the privacy of both families at this time and allow us the space to process and move on at our own pace.”
She emphasised her focus remains on cricket, writing, “I believe there is a higher purpose driving us all and for me that has always been representing my country at the highest level… It’s time to move forward.”
Mandhana was the second-highest run-scorer in India’s recent women’s ODI World Cup campaign, amassing 434 runs at an average of 54.25. Her next assignment is a five-T20I series against Sri Lanka at home from December 21 to 30, followed by leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 2026 WPL, starting January 9 against Mumbai Indians in Navi Mumbai.
