Smriti Mandhana and Palash Muchhal (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: Smriti Mandhana has officially confirmed that her wedding to music composer Palash Muchhal has been “called off”, ending weeks of speculation and debate on social media. The vice-captain of the Indian women’s team shared a statement on Instagram, marking her first public acknowledgment of the situation.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SIGN UP NOW!“I must clarify that the wedding is off. I would like to close this matter and ask you all to do the same,” she wrote.
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Mandhana also said that she felt compelled to speak after the ongoing speculation.“There has been a lot of speculation surrounding my life over the past few weeks and I feel it is important that I speak out at this time,” she said in her post.She described herself as a “very private person” and appealed to the public for restraint and understanding.She asked fans and followers to “respect the privacy of both families” and give them “space to process and move on.”Mandhana added that her focus now shifts back to cricket and the upcoming India season.“I believe all of us and myself are driven by a higher goal who has always represented my country at the highest level. I hope to continue playing and winning trophies for India as long as possible,” she said.The message ended with a message of gratitude:“Thank you for all your support. It’s time to move forward.”
Smriti Mandhana – Palash Muchhal Wedding Called Off: Relationship TIMELINE
July 2024Mandhana and Palash Muchhal went public with their relationship by sharing an Instagram post celebrating five years together that featured a cake marked ‘5’.October 2025At a press event, Palash hinted at marriage and said, “She will soon become Indore’s daughter-in-law.” This statement went viral among fans.November 2025 – Stadium designPalash proposed to Mandhana at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai, the venue of India’s Women’s World Cup triumph. Videos of the moment, including Mandhana removing her blindfold before saying yes, quickly went viral on social media.Soon after, Muchhal revealed a tattoo of Mandhana’s initials and jersey number. Their engagement was later confirmed through playful reels with her co-stars.Mid November 2025The pre-wedding rituals, including the Haldi ceremony, began with photos circulating widely online.November 24, 2025On the day the wedding was scheduled, Mandhana’s manager announced a postponement after her father was hospitalized due to a heart condition.December 7, 2025Mandhana issued her final statement and called off the wedding and asked for privacy.
