After announcing the cancellation of their wedding on Instagram, Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana and music composer Palash Muchhal have unfollowed each other on the social media platform. The duo has officially called off their wedding. The cricketer confirmed the decision on Instagram, stating that the families mutually agreed to cancel the wedding following weeks of rumors.
Smriti Mandhana’s request for privacy
On December 7, Mandhana made a brief announcement, urging everyone to respect her privacy and expressing her desire to bring closure to the situation through her post. “Over the past few weeks there has been plenty of speculation around my life, and I feel it is important for me to speak out at this time. I am a very private person and I would like to keep it that way, but I need to clarify that the wedding is called off,” she said.
“I would like to close this matter here and implore all of you to do the same. 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 added.
Smriti Mandhana’s focus and priorities
Mandhana also shared her thoughts on her goals and priorities. “I believe there is a higher purpose driving us all, and for me, that has always been representing my country at the highest level. I hope to continue to play and win trophies for India for as long as possible, and that is where my focus will forever be. Thank you for all your support. It’s time to move forward,” she concluded.
Wedding was postponed amid family health crisis
Mandhana and Muchhal’s wedding was set to be a grand affair, especially after India’s Women’s World Cup triumph. The couple had exchanged rings following Palash’s surprise proposal at the DY Patil Stadium, the site of the World Cup final. The ceremony, planned for November 23, 2025, in Sangli, was put on hold indefinitely when Smriti’s father experienced a sudden health crisis and was rushed to the hospital that very morning. Not long after, Palash was also hospitalised, reportedly overwhelmed by stress. Amid these difficult circumstances, both families agreed to postpone the wedding until further notice.
Rumors and social media silence
Rumors quickly emerged accusing Muchhal of cheating, but his family firmly rejected these allegations and spoke out against the false rumors targeting the composer. Following this, Mandhana and several Indian teammates who had attended the wedding removed all related pictures from their social media profiles and stayed silent about the situation. During this difficult time, Jemimah Rodriguesone of Mandhana’s closest teammates, decided to remain in India and withdrew from the Women’s Big Bash League to stand by her friend.
Smriti Mandhana and Palash Muchhal break silence
On December 7, Mandhana broke her silence for the first time since the wedding events were halted. Shortly after, Muchhal released his own statement, confirming that he was moving on from their relationship. Facing widespread criticism and baseless accusations, the music composer also warned that he would take legal steps against anyone spreading false and damaging information about him.
Palash Muchhal’s statement on legal action
“I have decided to move on in my life and step back from my personal relationship. It has been very difficult for me to see people react so easily to baseless rumors about something that has been most sacred to me. This is the most difficult phase of my life, and I will deal with it gracefully, holding on to my beliefs. I truly hope we, as a society, learn to pause before judging someone based on unverified gossip, whose sources are never identified. Our words can wound in ways we may never understand. While we focus on these things, many people in the world are facing drastic consequences. My team will be taking strict legal action against those spreading false and defamatory content. Thank you to everyone who has stood by me with kindness during this difficult time”, Muchhal said.
Smriti Mandhana focused on cricket ahead
Despite going through a difficult phase, the Indian cricketer is set to resume her regular schedule. She expressed in her statement that cricket remains her main focus, with representing India at the highest level as her top priority. Smriti is also set to lead Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the upcoming Women’s Premier League, kicking off on January 9 in Navi Mumbai.
