India, Dec. 7 -- Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana, on Sunday, announced that her wedding with music composer Palash Muchhal has been called off, bringing an abrupt end to a relationship that had been in the spotlight for weeks. The India vice-captain issued a public statement requesting privacy as she navigates the situation, emphasising her desire to move forward quietly.

Mandhana clearly seemed pained at the wild speculations swirling around her now-cancelled nuptials with Muchhal, requesting peace and quiet.

"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 ...