Smriti Mandhana, the Vice-Captain of the Indian National Women’s Cricket Team, recently shared her first social media post following the postponement of her wedding to Palash Mucchal, immediately drawing intense fan scrutiny focused on the visible absence of her engagement ring.
The highly anticipated wedding, scheduled for November 23rd, was called off due to the sudden illness and hospitalization of Mandhana’s father (and subsequently, her fiancé). Two weeks after the postponement, Mandhana shared a paid partnership video discussing her career.
While many fans expressed relief that she appeared cheerful, a significant portion of the online discourse centered on the missing jewelry. The absence of the engagement ring sparked considerable speculation among followers, with some questioning whether the video was pre-recorded or if the postponement was linked to reasons beyond health.
One fan comment captured the emotional analysis: “Why does it look like she is sad? While she is smiling, her voice and eyes look sad, and she is not wearing her engagement ring.” Despite the circulating rumors, family members have confirmed that both Mandhana’s father and Palash have been discharged from the hospital, and a new wedding date will be announced soon.
