Indian women’s cricket vice-captain Smriti Mandhana has officially confirmed that her wedding with music composer Palash Muchhal has been called off. The stylish left-handed batter broke her silence on Sunday, December 7, 2025, through an emotional Instagram story, putting an end to weeks of rumors and speculation.In her statement, Mandhana wrote:
“Over the past few weeks there has been plenty of speculation around my personal life. I need to clarify that the wedding is called off. I am a very private person and would request everyone to respect the privacy of both families during this time. I hope to continue playing cricket and winning trophies for India. Thank you for your understanding.”Palash Muchhal also issued a brief statement:
“This has been a tough time for both families. We have mutually decided to move on. Requesting everyone to stop spreading false rumors. Strict legal action will be taken against baseless allegations.
”Full Timeline of Smriti Mandhana – Palash Muchhal Wedding Saga
- Early 2025: The couple got engaged after Palash proposed to Smriti at DY Patil Stadium during the Women’s ODI World Cup final.
- November 23, 2025: Original wedding date fixed in Sangli, Maharashtra.
- November 22–23, 2025: Wedding suddenly postponed hours before the ceremony due to a medical emergency – Smriti’s father was hospitalized with a heart condition, followed by Palash being admitted due to extreme stress.
- Late November 2025: Rumors of cancellation began after Smriti deleted wedding-related posts, was spotted without her engagement ring, and abruptly left the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) in Australia.
- December 1–6, 2025: Social media flooded with unverified claims of new wedding dates (Dec 7), infidelity, religious differences, and family disputes – all denied by close sources.
- December 7, 2025: Both Smriti and Palash release official statements confirming the wedding is permanently called off.
Fans & Celebrities React
Within minutes of the announcement, #SmritiMandhana trended nationwide on X (Twitter). Fans praised her maturity and requested privacy, while several celebrities including Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma, Harmanpreet Kaur, and Palak Muchhal (Palash’s sister) posted messages of support.Smriti’s brother Shravan Mandhana had earlier dismissed rumors of a December wedding, saying, “There is no new date. Please stop spreading fake news.”What’s Next for Smriti Mandhana?At 29, Mandhana remains one of the biggest stars in women’s cricket. She finished as the second-highest run-scorer in the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup and will now focus on:
- India’s upcoming T20I series against Sri Lanka (Dec 21–30, 2025)
- Captaining Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 starting January 9
The graceful opener has always kept her personal life private, and her dignified response today has earned widespread admiration across the cricketing world.As Smriti herself said, it’s time to “move forward” – both for her and for her millions of fans.
Author: Abhijeet Kumar/ Website Editorial Section: Cricket / Entertainment
Tags: Smriti Mandhana, Celebrity Breakup, Indian Cricket