Cricket Star Smriti Mandhana's Wedding Halted Amid Health Scare and Cheating Allegations

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Indian women's cricket team vice-captain Smriti Mandhana was all set to marry filmmaker-composer Palaash Muchhal on November 23 in Sangli, Maharashtra. However, the wedding was abruptly called off due to health emergencies affecting Smriti's father, Shriniwas Mandhana, and Palaash himself. Amid the chaos, a controversy erupted when Smriti quietly deleted her Instagram wedding posts, sparking speculation online. A Reddit user named Mary D'Costa shared screenshots of alleged chats with Palaash, which have gone viral. The messages, dating back to May 2025, appear to show Palaash avoiding questions about his relationship status and trying to convince Mary to meet up. Netizens have largely condemned Palaash's behavior, with many expressing support for Smriti. As the situation unfolds, Smriti has removed her proposal video and engagement announcement from social media, while Palaash still has all his wedding-related posts up. Palaash's sister, Palak Muchhal, has issued a statement requesting respect for the families during this sensitive time. Neither Smriti nor Palaash has made an official statement on the wedding or the cheating allegations. The pre-wedding festivities, attended by several Indian women's cricket team members, have been indefinitely postponed.