Mumbai, Dec. 7 -- India cricketer Smriti Mandhana on Sunday confirmed that her wedding with music composer Palaash Muchhal had been called off, laying to rest weeks of speculation.

The announcement was made via a public statement on Instagram, where the India women's cricket team vice-captain said she felt compelled to address the growing rumours following the abrupt postponement of the ceremony last month. Mandhana has requested privacy for both families.

"Over the past few weeks there has been plenty of speculation around my life and I feel it is important for me to speak out at this time. I am a very private person and I would like to keep it that way but I need to clarify that the wedding is called off. I would like to close this ma...