Smriti Mandhana is an Indian international cricketer and the vice-captain of the Indian women's national cricket team. A left-handed opening batter, she is recognized as one of the leading players in women's cricket globally.
Her career is distinguished by significant achievements, including being part of the Indian team that won the 2025 Women's Cricket World Cup. She has also secured victories in the Women's Asia Cup in 2016 and 2022, in addition to winning a gold medal at the 2022 Asian Games and a silver medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games while representing India.
Recently, Mandhana has been in the news due to a personal family matter. In late November 2025, her father was hospitalized, leading to reports of his health being under medical watch. This development resulted in the indefinite postponement of her planned wedding to music composer Palash Muchhal. The news was widely covered by various media outlets, shifting public attention to her family circumstances.
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