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Mandhana and Muchhal Call Off Wedding as India Vice-Captain Returns to Training

Both request privacy following days of unverified online allegations.

Overview

  • Smriti Mandhana and Palash Muchhal issued separate Instagram statements confirming the wedding is cancelled, closing weeks of speculation.
  • Muchhal said he is stepping back from the relationship and warned that his team will pursue legal action over false and defamatory content.
  • The pair unfollowed each other and removed shared posts, with Muchhal deleting the stadium proposal and World Cup celebration videos and Mandhana clearing pre‑wedding content.
  • The ceremony had been postponed on the day after Mandhana’s father was hospitalised; reports said Muchhal was later hospitalised as well.
  • Mandhana resumed cricket training, with her brother sharing a practice photo, as she prepares for India’s T20I series against Sri Lanka later in December and the WPL in January.