‘Marriage is cancelled’ – Smriti Mandhana breaks silence on her marriage to Palash Muchhal
Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana and music composer Palash Muchhal have broken their silence over speculation surrounding their annulled marriage. After weeks of rumors ranging from alleged cheating to talk of new wedding dates, Mandhana and Muchhal released their official statements on social media.
Smriti and Palash were initially scheduled to get married on November 23, but the ceremony was suspended after Mandhana’s father was taken to hospital. Palaash was also admitted to the hospital before being discharged. With both families facing medical emergencies, the wedding was postponed indefinitely.
Rumors then began to circulate, including claims that Palash had cheated on Mandhana with their wedding choreographer during Sangeet preparations, adding even more controversy to the canceled plans.
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I must clarify that the marriage is canceled – Smriti Mandhana
Smriti Mandhana confirmed in her first official statement that she and Palash Muchhal have decided to call off their marriage. She said she usually keeps her personal life private, but felt it was necessary to clarify the situation.
“Over the past few weeks there has been a lot of speculation surrounding my life and I think 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 must clarify that the wedding is off,” Mandhana said on Instagram.
Mandhana requested that people stop discussing this issue and respect the privacy of both families during this difficult time. The left-hander added that she wanted to concentrate on her cricket.
“I would like to close this matter here and implore all of you to do the same. I ask that you respect the privacy of both families at this time and allow us the space to process and move forward at our own pace,” she added.
“I believe there is a higher purpose that drives us all, and for me, that has always been to represent my country at the highest level. I hope to continue playing and winning trophies for India for as long as possible and that is where my focus will always be.”
Just look at the difference between Smriti’s Insta story and this Palash cheat. https://t.co/CQhox5y0qh pic.twitter.com/Py4hnZ5pvL
–Aditya Saha (@Adityakrsaha) December 7, 2025
I decided to move forward with my life – Palash Muchhal
The exact reason behind the cancellation of Smriti Mandhana and Palash Muchhal’s wedding remains unclear. Palash denied the allegations and warned that he would take legal action against anyone spreading false or defamatory allegations.
“I have decided to move forward with my life and take a step back from my personal relationships. 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 handle it with grace by maintaining my beliefs. I sincerely hope that we, as a society, learn to pause before judging someone based on unverified, unsourced gossip. never identified,” Palash wrote on Instagram.
“Our words can hurt in ways we may never understand. As we reflect on these things, many people around the world are facing dire consequences. My team will take strict legal action against those who spread false and defamatory content. Thank you to everyone who has kindly supported me during this difficult time,” he added.
Smriti Mandhana finished as India’s highest run-scorer at ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
Smriti Mandhana finished as India’s top scorer in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. India won the title by defeating South Africa by 52 runs in the final at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. It was their first ever World Cup victory after losing two previous finals.
Mandhana scored 434 runs during the tournament, the second highest total, at an average of 54.25 in nine innings. India struggled in the middle of the tournament with three straight defeats, but their comeback began with a must-win win over New Zealand that took them to the semi-finals.
In the semi-final against Australia, Mandhana was out for 24 runs, but Jemimah Rodrigues’ 127 helped India chase down 339. In the final, Mandhana made a valuable 45 and shared a maiden stand of 104 runs with Shafali Varma, helping India post 298 and ultimately win the World Cup.
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