Ace cricketer Smriti Mandhana has ended her silence amid a raging controversy around her relationship with music composer Palaash Muchhal. The two were all set to tie the knot on November 23 in Sangli but it was postponed hours before the ceremony. Now, the cricketer has confirmed that the wedding has been called off and requested all to respect the privacy of her and her family. Meanwhile, Palaash addressed the `baseless rumours` being made on the internet about him and threatened to take legal action
Smriti Mandhana calls off wedding
On Sunday, the vice-captain of the Indian cricket team shared a post on her Instagram stories to put an end to all speculations around her wedding. She confirmed that the wedding has been called off and requested all to give her privacy.
In her statement, she said:
“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.
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.”
Palaash Muchhal threatens legal action
Palaash Muchhal also shared a note on his Instagram stories that read:
“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.”
“While we think about these things, many people in the world are facing drastic consequences. My team will be taking strict legal action against those spreading false and defamatory content. Thank you to everyone who has stood by me with kindness in this tough time.”