A day after confirming that her wedding to composer Palash Muchhal had been called off, India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana was back on the cricket field, finding rhythm in the middle.
Smriti returned to training on Monday, padded up in a no-fuss practice jersey, taking throwdowns at what looked like a private facility away from the glare.
Her brother, Shravan Mandhana, posted a picture of her mid-shot on Instagram, adding a row of heart emojis. The image went viral on social media, drawing admiration for the 29-year-old’s composure in what has been a difficult week.
Fresh off her starring role in India’s triumphant 2025 Women’s World Cup campaign, Smriti will soon switch back to competitive cricket. India host Sri Lanka for a five-match T20I series from December 21 to 30, with Visakhapatnam and Thiruvananthapuram set to stage the action.
The series marks the start of India’s build-up to next year’s T20 World Cup and Smriti will also lead Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the upcoming Women's Premier League, starting January 9 in Navi Mumbai.
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