Smriti Mandhana is going through a difficult phase her wedding has just been called off, and she has already returned to cricket practice. Amid this challenging period, an old remark of hers has gone viral. The World Cup winning batter once said that even after scoring a century, every innings must begin from zero. This, she said, is how she prepares herself to face tough situations.
Smriti was supposed to marry singer Palash on November 23. Pre-wedding ceremonies had already taken place. But on the morning of the wedding, her father, Srinivas Mandhana, suffered a heart attack, and the ceremony was postponed. Palash himself was hospitalized. Later, reports emerged that Palash was seen in an intimate moment with a choreographer during the wedding events, and chats with another woman were leaked online. Netizens believe this may be why Smriti ended the relationship.
Just 24 hours after announcing the breakup, the star opener returned to the game she loves. While confirming the end of the relationship, she said she still has a long career ahead for India and many trophies left to win. Cricket remains her priority, and perhaps her way of healing.
With a T20 series against Sri Lanka scheduled for late December, Smriti’s focus is firmly back on the field. The resurfaced interview from three years ago where she said every day, like every innings, begins from zero has struck a chord online, perfectly matching her current situation.
