Smriti Mandhana-Palash Munchal wedding postponed after cricketer’s father falls ill

Indian cricket star Smriti Mandhana's wedding with music composer Palash Munchal was postponed after her father Shrinivas fell ill ahead of the ceremony at Sangli in Maharashtra on Sunday.

Mandhana's manager, Tuhin Mishra, said Shrinivas suffered a health complication early morning, and the wedding has been postponed till he recovers.

"Smriti's father, Mr Shrinivas Mandhana, was having breakfast this morning, and his health started deteriorating. We waited, thinking he would recover soon, but it didn't improve," Mishra said.

"So we thought not to take any risk and called an ambulance, and he has been taken to the hospital. He is under observation," said Mishra.

"Smriti is very close to her father. So, she has decided to postpone the marriage, which was going to happen today, till her father is fine.

"The doctor has said he (Mandhana's father) will have to be in the hospital for the time being. We are also in shock and hope that he recovers quickly because it's a big occasion for everyone," Mishra said.

Mandhana is India's star opening batter, who recently won the Women's Cricket World Cup.