Smriti Mandhana sweats hard in nets after marriage called off:Ready to feature in 5-match Sri Lanka T20I series, starting on Dec 21 at Visakhapatnam

Indian cricket star Smriti Mandhana has shifted her full focus back to the game after going through a difficult phase in her personal life. She recently confirmed that her wedding had been called off, ending weeks of speculation. Despite the emotional challenge, Mandhana returned to training almost immediately, showing remarkable commitment and professionalism. A day after the announcement, her brother Shravan Mandhana shared a picture of her batting in the nets on Instagram. The image quickly went viral, with fans praising her mental strength and dedication to cricket. Many admired the way she chose to move forward by immersing herself in her sport. With a five-match T20I series against Sri Lanka ahead and the Women’s Premier League approaching, Mandhana is now fully focused on preparing for the upcoming season. Mandhana back in nets after personal setback Shravan Mandhana’s Instagram story showing Smriti practising in the nets grabbed instant attention online. Fans flooded social media with appreciation, calling her return to training ‘inspirational’ and ‘a reminder of true professionalism.’ At a time when she could have taken a break, Mandhana instead chose to work harder, using cricket as her strength. She had originally planned to marry Palash Muchhal on November 23, but the ceremony was postponed after her father, Shriniwas Mandhana, was hospitalised due to a heart-related issue. Soon after, speculation about the wedding increased across social media. Smriti Mandhana breaks the silence: ‘The wedding is called off’ On Sunday, Mandhana issued a clear statement on social media to end all rumours. 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 need to clarify that the wedding is called off.” She added, “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 also spoke about her commitment to cricket, saying, “I believe there is a higher purpose driving us all and for me, that has always been representing my country at the highest level… It’s time to move forward.” Focus back on cricket ahead of busy season After a standout performance in the Women’s World Cup 2025, where she scored 434 runs in nine matches, Mandhana now aims to continue her strong form. She finished as the tournament’s second-highest run-scorer with an average of 54.25 and a strike rate of 99.08.