The Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana’s wedding chaos has been nothing short of a theater, with official health updates and cheating rumors surfacing online. What seemed like an indefinite pause can finally scratch the phase, as Mandhana officially called off the marriage. On December 07, Mandhana took her Instagram and posted on her story confirming her marriage being called off. She asked the fans to move on from that, urging them to give some privacy to both the families. She wrote, “Over the past few weeks there has been plenty of speculation around my life and I feel it is important for me to speak out at this time. I am a very private person, and I would like to keep it that way but I need to clarify that the wedding is called off. "I would like to close this matter here and implore all of you to do the same, I request you to please respect the privacy of both families at this this time and allow us the space to process and move on at our own pace.” Further thanking her fans, the World Cup winner added that she will focus on her cricketing career and work on bringing more trophies for India. “I believe there is a higher purpose driving us all and for me that has always been representing my country at the highest level. I hope to continue to play and win trophies for India for as long as possible and that is where my focus will forever be. Thank you for all your support. Its time to move forward.” Palash Muchhal to take legal steps against rumor-spreaders The music-composer singer Palash Muchhal, who was set to get married to Smriti Mandhana, posted a few minutes after the cricketer. He not only announced that he is moving on from life but also announced that he is taking legal steps against those who spread cheating rumors online. On Instagram Stories he wrote, “I have decided to move on in my life and step back from my personal relationship… It’s been very difficult for me to see people react so easily on baseless rumours about something which has been most sacred to me. It’s the most difficult phase of my life, and I will deal with it gracefully, holding on to my beliefs. I truly hope we, as a society, learn to pause before judging someone based on unverified gossip whose sources are never identified. Our words can wound in ways we may never understand." Read also: Watch: Rohit Sharma Proves He’s Still the Leader – KL Rahul’s Respect Says It All A timeline of Smriti Mandhana Palash Muchhal marriage The Health concerns: Notably, Palash Muchhal proposed to Smriti Mandhana at the DY patil Stadium on November 21, 2025. The duo were to get married on Novemeber 23, and had a series of pre-wedding events. However, the marriage set to happen at Sangli got cancelled after Smrit's father, Shrinivas Mandhana, had a heart attack on the wedding day morning. He was rushed to the hospital. The marriage got paused owing to her father's illness. Later Palash Muchhal was taken to the hospital, with early reports suggesting acidity. Later, his mother, Anita Muchhal, claimed that Palash cried relentlessly and got sick. She even claimed that the singer is closer to Smriti's father than Smriti herself, and it was he who decided to halt the marriage. The social media court A social media user posted several screenshots of her previous chats with Palash Muchhal, claiming he flirted with her despite being in a relationship with Smriti. Later, claims surfaced saying that he cheated on the night before the wedding too. Claims became stronger and fishy when Smriti and her friends Jemimah Rodrigues, Radha Yadav, and Shreyanka Patil deleted Smriti's pre-marriage photos and videos. Not only that, but her friends unfollowed Palash. After effects Both Palash and Smriti added a blue eye nazar symbol to their bio. Jemimah Rodrigues skipped the Women's Big Bash League, urging to stay back with Smriti in her tough days. Palash Muchhal was later spotted in Premananda Ji Maharaj's Ashram, with his ring and mehandi. Meanwhile, there were rumours that the duo might get married on December 2. But Smriti's brother Shravan Mandhana confirmed Hindustan Times that the marriage has been postponed.