Indian cricket star Smriti Mandhana and music director Palash Muchhal kicked off their wedding celebrations with a delightful pre-wedding cricket match. The friendly contest, held ahead of their November 23 wedding, pitted ‘Team Bride’ against ‘Team Groom’. Smriti led her team, while Palash captained the groomsmen. The event saw Mandhana’s fellow cricketers join the festivities, adding a unique sporting flair to the celebrations.
Team Bride featured an impressive lineup including Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh, Radha Yadav, and Richa Ghosh, showcasing the strong bonds within the Indian women’s cricket team. The match was filled with cheer and competitive spirit, culminating in a joyous victory for Team Bride. Viral social media clips captured the winning team celebrating enthusiastically, much to the delight of fans who admired the blend of sportsmanship and wedding revelry.
Earlier in the day, Mandhana’s Haldi ceremony was a vibrant affair, with her and her teammates dancing joyfully in yellow attire to festive wedding songs. The engagement itself was announced through a charming Instagram reel featuring Smriti dancing with friends, set to a popular Bollywood tune. The romantic proposal also made headlines, with Palash Muchhal orchestrating a memorable moment at Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium, a significant venue for Indian cricket.