India, Dec. 7 -- Cricketer Smriti Mandhana and music composer Palaash Muchhal were national sweethearts for the longest time this year. Millions of fans were eagerly waiting for their wedding pictures, enjoying each moment of the pre-wedding festivities online just like family members. So when the wedding came to a sudden halt and was indefinitely postponed, it came as a major shocker to netizens. Two weeks later, the bride and groom have now shared their first official statements, calling off the wedding. Let's get you caught up:

Before announcing their wedding, Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana and music composer Palaash Muchhal were in a relationship for over 5 long years. They often shared loved-up pictures on social media, giving net...