Smriti Mandhana, the Vice-Captain of the Indian National Women’s Cricket Team, has shared her first post on her Instagram handle nearly two weeks after her wedding to singer Palash Muchhal was indefinitely postponed. The wedding, originally scheduled for November 23rd, was called off due to the sudden illness of Smriti’s father.
💍 Engagement Ring Absence Sparks Concern
🤔 Fan Scrutiny
Smriti posted a video on Friday in a paid partnership, where she discussed her career and appeared cheerful. However, fans and followers meticulously analyzed the post, leading to a flood of comments expressing worry and fueling speculation.
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Missing Ring: The most significant observation was the conspicuous absence of her engagement ring from her finger, which fans quickly pointed out.
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Emotional Conflict: One fan commented, “Why does it feel like she is sad? Although she is smiling, her voice and eyes look sad, and she hasn’t worn her engagement ring.”
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Timing Questions: Other followers questioned the timing of the video shoot, which further intensified the rumors surrounding the unforeseen delay.
🤒 Health Issues and Unanswered Questions
The postponement was triggered when Smriti’s father became seriously ill and was hospitalized on the wedding day. Her fiancé, Palash, was also admitted to the hospital the following day. Though both have since been discharged, the families have not yet announced a new date for the wedding. While the families assert that a new date will be set soon, the unusual and extended delay has kept rumors circulating, despite the couple offering no personal clarification on the matter.

