In an unconventional and heartwarming pre-wedding celebration, Indian cricket icon Smriti Mandhana and music director Palash Muchhal organized a cricket match between ‘Team Bride’ and ‘Team Groom’. The friendly competition took place before their wedding on November 23, with Smriti leading the bride’s team and Palash captaining the groom’s. The event was a unique way to blend wedding festivities with Mandhana’s passion for the sport and include her cricketing friends.
The ‘Team Bride’ roster was a testament to Smriti’s close connections in the sport, featuring prominent players like Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh, Radha Yadav, and Richa Ghosh. Their enthusiastic participation added to the memorable occasion. The match was characterized by friendly rivalry and spirited performances, ultimately seeing Team Bride secure a victory. The joyous celebrations that followed were widely shared on social media, captivating fans.
This sporting event followed Mandhana’s lively Haldi ceremony, where she and her teammates danced to celebratory music. The engagement was previously announced with a cheerful social media reel. Palash Muchhal had also shared a touching video of his proposal, which took place at a significant cricket venue, adding a romantic dimension to their public announcements and celebrations.