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Sometimes, certain life events are deeply private, but time and circumstances bring them into the national spotlight. This is precisely what happened with Indian cricket team star batter, Smriti Mandhana.
The relationship she nurtured for years, the love she accepted with an open heart—that relationship has now come to an end. After days of silence, Smriti shared her feelings with the world and confirmed that her wedding with Palash Muchhal has now been cancelled. This news was as shocking as it was full of emotion.
Smriti’s Emotional Message: “Please Give Us Some Time and Respect”
Following continuous speculation on social media, Smriti wrote in her official statement that she wished to close the chapter on this matter here. Calling herself a “very private person,” she requested people to respect the privacy of both families.
She stated that her entire focus is now solely on playing cricket for India, winning matches, and moving forward. Her words held both determination and a deep emotional exhaustion—suggesting that this decision was by no means easy.
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Relationship Timeline: A Broken Dream
The beginning of this relationship was as beautiful as its journey was special. But the end was sudden and unexpected.
- July 2024 — The couple shared their first public picture on Instagram, celebrating five years together. The love was evident.
- October 2025 — Excitement spiked with wedding hint. Palash’s statement at an event— “She is soon going to become the daughter-in-law of Indore.” —became a major topic of discussion on social media.
- November 2025 — The same stadium that witnessed India’s Women’s World Cup win, this time witnessed another memorable moment. Smriti smilingly saying “Yes” after removing her blindfold touched every fan. Palash then also showed a tattoo of Smriti’s initials and jersey number, delighting the fans further.
- Mid-November 2025 —Both families seemed to be extremely happy during the Haldi Pictures filled with colors and smiles circulated on social media.
- November 24, 2025 — On the day of the wedding itself, Smriti’s father had to be admitted to the hospital due to a heart-related issue. The team officially announced the postponement of the wedding.
- December 7, 2025 — An Emotional End. Wedding Canceled Smriti released a written statement confirming the cancellation of the wedding and appealed for no further discussion on the matter.
The Path Ahead: Cricket Will Be Her Strength
Smriti has clearly stated that she now wishes to concentrate her energy and focus solely on the game. With the Indian team’s busy season ahead, she intends to return to the field stronger—and perhaps this is her way of healing herself.
Respect and Empathy Must Remain
This story is not just about a broken relationship, but about the emotional journey that ordinary people also go through. It is now important that all of us respect her privacy and give her the complete space to move forward.
Disclaimer:
This article is entirely based on publicly available information. Full consideration has been given to the privacy and respect of all individuals involved.
Dr. Bidyut Barun Sarmah, with 22+ years of experience in print, electronic, and digital media, holds an MA and PhD in Mass Communication and Journalism. He has worked with AIR, Doordarshan, and the Publication Division under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. A published author and researcher, Dr. Sarmah writes extensively in both Assamese and English. He was also awarded a prestigious fellowship by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, for his study on journalistic literature—an achievement that highlights his depth of scholarship and contribution to media studies. At Nest of News, he leads the editorial team and contributes across diverse topics.