Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana has announced her engagement to music composer Palash Muchhal through a lively Instagram video featuring her teammates. The video, which quickly went viral, showcased Mandhana dancing with Jemimah Rodrigues, Shreyanka Patil, Radha Yadav, and Arundhati Reddy to the song "Samjho Ho Hi Gaya" from the film Lage Raho Munna Bhai. In a delightful twist, the video concluded with Mandhana revealing her engagement ring, confirming long-standing speculations about her relationship with Muchhal.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt congratulations to the couple, describing their engagement as a joyous union of two talented individuals. In his message, he expressed his hopes for their future together, emphasizing love, trust, and unity. Notably, PM Modi also revealed that the couple is set to marry on November 23, 2025, a detail that had not been officially announced by Mandhana or Muchhal.

In his letter, PM Modi wrote, "May Smriti and Palaash build a shared life rooted in trust, standing by each other always, embracing responsibilities with love and growing together through each other’s strengths and imperfections." He also highlighted the couple's potential to inspire others as they embark on their journey together.

Mandhana's engagement comes shortly after her remarkable performance in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup, where she played a pivotal role in leading India to its first-ever title. She was the highest run-scorer for India in the tournament, amassing 434 runs in nine innings, including a memorable century against New Zealand.

As the couple prepares for their wedding, the excitement among fans continues to grow, marking a celebratory time for both Mandhana and Muchhal as they look forward to their future together.