Arjit Kumar - Sunday, Dec 07, 2025Smriti Mandhana Marriage Called Off: Indian women's cricket team vice-captain and star opener Smriti Mandhana has finally put an end to the speculations about her personal relationship with musician Palash Muchhal. Mandhana issued a lengthy statement on Sunday clarifying that her wedding with Palash Muchhal has been called off.
The wedding, scheduled for November 23, was postponed at the last minute due to Mandhana's father's serious illness, after which numerous rumors about their relationship began to circulate.
Smriti Mandhana issued an emotional statement on her Instagram story, saying that it was important for her to speak out now.
"There has been a lot of speculation about my life over the past few weeks, and I feel it is important for me to speak out at this time. I am a very private person and I want to keep it that way, but I need to clarify that the wedding has been called off."
Mandhana has addressed this issue with the public. She urged the court to end the matter here and respect the privacy of both families, allowing them time to move forward at their own pace.
In her statement, Mandhana also clarified that her primary objective will always be to perform her best for the country.
She said:"I believe there's a greater purpose behind all of us, and for me, that purpose has always been to represent my country at the highest level. I hope to continue playing for India for as long as possible and win trophies, and that will always be my focus. Thank you for all your support. It's time to move on."
Shortly after Smriti Mandhana's statement, musician Palash Muchhal also responded on Instagram. He wrote that he has decided to step away from personal relationships and move on with his life.
Palash expressed his sadness over the baseless rumors, saying that this has been the most difficult time of his life. He said:
"It has been very difficult for me to see people react so easily to baseless rumors about something that is most sacred to me. ...I truly hope that we, as a society, learn to pause before forming opinions about someone based on unverified rumors."
Palash also warned that his team will take strict legal action against those spreading false and defamatory stories.
Mandhana and Palash's wedding was scheduled for November 23rd, but just before the wedding, Mandhana's father, Shrinivas Mandhana, fell seriously ill and had to be hospitalized. Mandhana's manager then announced the indefinite postponement of the wedding. The following day, Palash also fell ill, sparking speculation about a rift in their relationship, which both have now clarified.
