Smriti Mandhana, the Indian cricketer, has finalized the ending of weeks of speculation and confirmed that she will no longer marry singer Palash Muchhal. The pair was widely known for their engagement, which was confirmed after reports showed that they were engaged after India’s first-ever Women’s World Cup win. Their pre-wedding festivities had originally gone viral, building the excitement of their fans.
A Medical Emergency Changes Everything
On their wedding day, Smriti’s father, Shrinivas Mandhana, experienced a sudden medical emergency and had to be taken to the hospital. Shortly afterward, Palash Muchhal was also hospitalized and diagnosed with viral symptoms and an acidity-related complication. Due to these unforeseen developments, Smriti’s management team announced that the wedding has been postponed indefinitely.
Social Media Spoils the Surprise Wedding
After pictures of Palash and a woman named Mary D’Costa were posted on Twitter, people were quick to believe Palash had cheated on Smriti because of the suggestive comments exchanged between them. As a result of these claims, Smriti’s removal of all references to her engagement from her social media accounts spurred even more speculation about their relationship.
Shravan Mandhana Reassures Fans of a Delayed Wedding
Still, in spite of the Buzz, new reports surfaced claiming the new wedding date has been set for December 7. To put things into perspective, Smriti’s brother Shravan Mandhana told the Hindustan Times that he knew nothing of these alleged rumblings and that the wedding had yet to be rescheduled.
Smriti Mandhana Ties Up a Few Loose Ends to Move Towards Her Passion: Cricket
Her wedding has now been called off by Smriti in a very calm manner. Smriti has reached out to the public, requesting that they allow both her and the groom’s families privacy, while at the same time giving them the space to heal. Her focus is on representing India and continuing her cricket. She finished off her note with the following message: “It’s time to move forward.”
