Smriti Mandhana made her first public appearance just days after confirming that her wedding to music composer Palash Muchhal had been called off. Even though she was going through a difficult personal moment, she spoke openly about staying strong and keeping a positive mindset.
At the event, she said her love for cricket never changes. Smriti said, “I don’t think I love anything more than cricket.” She explained that when she feels low, she relies on her bat and the hard work she does every day to regain her confidence. The 29-year-old also spoke about India’s historic ICC Women’s ODI World Cup win.
Smriti explained that “people only see what happens on the field, but I measure myself and the team by the hard work we do away from the spotlight.” She also said that no matter how she feels personally, good or bad, the daily practice gives her confidence when she walks out to bat. In her words, “whatever mood I’m in, once I’ve done the work, I go out to bat knowing exactly what I can do.”
India lifted their first Women’s ODI World Cup on November 2 after defeating South Africa at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. Speaking at the Amazon Sambhav Summit, Mandhana said that wearing the Indian jersey is her biggest motivation.
She shared that stepping onto the field helps her push away personal worries. She said, “Putting on that India jersey is what drives us. It makes you push aside everything else and stay focused.” She also mentioned that becoming a world champion was a dream she carried since childhood.
Her appearance came shortly after she publicly confirmed on Instagram that her wedding had been cancelled, following weeks of speculation. She said that although she prefers to keep her personal life private, she felt it was necessary to clarify the situation.
In her post, she wrote, “The wedding isn’t happening, and I want this matter to end here.” She also asked people to give both families privacy.Smriti ended her message by returning her focus to cricket. She said, “I feel like there’s a bigger purpose guiding me, and for me that purpose has always been representing India.” She added that she hopes to continue playing and winning for the country for as long as possible. She thanked everyone for their support and said it is time to move ahead.
FAQs
Q. Why was Smriti Mandhana in the news recently?
A. Smriti Mandhana was in the news because her wedding with music composer Palash Muchhal was called off.
Q. What did Smriti Mandhana say about her love for cricket?
A. Smriti Mandhana said, “I don’t think I love anything more than cricket,” explaining that wearing the India jersey motivates her.
Q. How did Smriti Mandhana describe winning the World Cup?
A. Smriti Mandhana called it the reward for years of hard work and said the team had waited a long time for that moment.