Bhubaneswar, Dec. 7 -- Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana has issued a public statement confirming that her wedding to music composer Palash Muchhal has been called off, bringing an abrupt end to a relationship that had drawn significant public attention in recent weeks. The cricketer shared the announcement on her Instagram handle, requesting privacy for both families as she moves forward.

In her statement, Mandhana wrote, "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 matter here and implore all of you to do the same."

Her message comes amid growing media speculation, with the cricketer making it clear that she wishes to end further disc...