Indian vice-captain Smriti Mandhana returned to the training ground a day after confirming this her marriage to composer Palash Muchhal was called off. Smriti was seen batting, wearing a training jersey, stuffed and facing the toss in what appeared to be a private facility.
Her brother, Shravan Mandhana shared a photo of the star cricketer in action on Instagram, accompanied by a heart emoji. The picture quickly went viral on social media, with many praising Smriti’s determination to return to the field at a difficult time. Screengrab by Sharavan Mandhana/Instagram
Smriti, who played an integral role in India’s 2025 Women’s World Cup triumph, will return to competitive action in the five-match T20I series against Sri Lanka at home from December 21-30. The matches will be played in Visakhapatnam and Thiruvananthapuram and will serve as India’s preparation for next year’s T20 World Cup.
Smriti will also lead Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the upcoming Women’s Premier League starting on January 9 in Navi Mumbai.
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Issued by:
Akshay Ramesh
Published on:
December 8, 2025
