Cricket icon Smriti Mandhana ditched bat and ball to enthrall fans with her dance moves. The vice-captain of the Indian cricket team was seen in full swag mode during the wedding festivities. Smriti Mandhana, who loomed large and cheered with her fellow World Cup winners, marked the special occasion of her life days after winning the historic World Cup title.
Smriti Mandhana, one of the stars of the Indian women’s cricket team, kicked off Friday’s wedding celebration with a Haldi ceremony followed by Mehendi and Sangeet. Several co-stars including Shafali Verma, Richa Ghosh, Shreyanka Patil, Renuka Singh, Shivali Shinde, Radha Yadav and Jemimah Rodrigues joined the celebrations.
She is set to tie the knot with composer and filmmaker Palash Muchhal at a traditional ceremony on November 23. Several photos and videos of the sports legend dancing to Bollywood beats with his partner have gone viral on social media.
Reaction on social networks
A user wrote, “2025 really brings unexpected surprises.😍🙈We saw @mandhana_smriti being dramatic and dancing with full panache💞”
Another user commented: “Point at her when ‘who’s the hottest girl in the world’ are in love bro.”
A third comment read: “In 2017, I never in my wildest dreams thought that one day I would see Smriti like this. What does love do to a shy, introverted girl🥹❤️🧿🧿”
A fourth user said: “Oh my god smriti girl gang performed for her 🥹💕.”
A fifth user said: “Looks like iifa 2008(sic).”
Team India performed energetic routines to celebrate the couple’s 6 years together. 29-year-old Smriti Mandhana, who was named the best cricketer in the world for 2024 by Wisden, is the captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Women’s Premier League (WPL).
PM Modi congratulates Smriti Mandhana and Palash Muchhal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent his heartfelt wishes to the couple on their engagement, calling it a beautiful union of two talented individuals.
In a congratulatory letter, Prime Minister Modi said, “May the couple walk hand in hand through every season of life, may they find strength in each other’s presence, and may their hearts, minds and souls be in harmony. May their dreams intertwine and grow together, leading them to a future filled with joy and deep understanding.”
He added with warm wishes, “As they begin a new, beautiful life together, the grace of Smriti’s covering instinct meets the dazzling musical symphony of Palaash in a wonderful partnership. May both these teams win the game of life. I send my blessings to the couple on this momentous occasion.”
