Smriti Mandhana resumes training 24 hours after calling off wedding with Palash Muchhal, fans praise her…

New Delhi: After a difficult phase in her personal life, Smriti Mandhana has shifted her focus back to cricket. Soon after calling off her wedding with Palash Muchhal, she was back at practice, with her brother Shravan Mandhana posting a photo of her batting in the nets the very next day. Her quick return drew widespread praise for her commitment and resilience.

With a five-match T20I series scheduled against Sri Lanka and the Women’s Premier League approaching, Mandhana has taken this phase into motivation, staying fully dedicated to refining her game for the tests that lie ahead.

Shravan Mandhana posted a picture of Smriti practicing in the nets

Shravan Mandhana took to Instagram and posted a picture of Smriti practicing in the nets, which grabbed everyone’s attention. The update sparked a flood of reactions, with many applauding her determination and focus, especially at a time when stepping away would have been understandable.

Mandhana was set to marry Palash Muchhal on November 23, but the wedding was postponed after her father, Shriniwas, was hospitalised due to a heart-related ailment.

Mandhana addressed the situation publicly on Sunday, putting an end to weeks of speculation about her personal life. She also requested that people “respect the privacy of both families” and allow them the “space to process and move on”.

“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 time and allow us the space to process and move on at our own pace,” Mandhana’s post read.

Mandhana emphasized that cricket continues to be her priority

Shifting her focus to her professional journey, Mandhana emphasized that cricket continues to be her priority, “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. It’s time to move forward,” it added.