Indian women’s cricket team vice-captain Smriti Mandhana has officially addressed the end of her engagement with music composer Palash Muchhal, ending weeks of social media speculation.Mandhana shared her statement on Instagram, marking her first public response to the situation.“I need to clarify that the wedding is called off. I would like to close this matter here and implore all of you to do the same. 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,” she wrote. “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.“Thank you for all your support. It’s time to move forward.”
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The wedding was initially scheduled for November 23 but was postponed after Mandhana’s father, Shriniwas, was hospitalized due to a heart condition. Palash Muchhal also shared his perspective on Instagram regarding the situation.“I have decided to move on in my life and step back from my personal relationship. Its been very difficult for me to see people react so easily on baseless rumors about something which has been most sacred to me. Its 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 think about 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.
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“Thank you to everyone who has stood by me with kindness in this tough time.”Both individuals have expressed their desire to move forward and requested privacy during this period.
