New Delhi, Dec 9: Indian women’s cricket star Smriti Mandhana has become the centre of public attention after she announced that her wedding with music composer Palash Muchhal has been called off. The news, which broke on Sunday, has left fans shocked and sympathetic, with many rallying behind the cricketer as she resumes practice ahead of Team India’s upcoming five-match T20I series against Sri Lanka starting December 21.

Amid this, an old interview of Mandhana has resurfaced online, going viral across social media platforms.an old interview of Mandhana has resurfaced online, going viral across social media platforms.

In the interview with Humans of Bombay three years ago, she spoke candidly about how she copes with difficult times.

"It’s pretty easy for me. I have short-term goals. Say if I feel low today, I will just start writing what I have to work on for the next six days or for the next seven days, in my batting or in my fitness. So once I start doing that, I just forget what’s happening. I just focus on what I have to do," she had said.

Her remarks, now widely shared, are being seen as a reflection of her resilience in the face of personal setbacks.

Mandhana also compared life to cricket, stressing the importance of fresh beginnings: “You have to always start your day as a new day because you start your innings on zero, even if you score a hundred. Whatever happens in your life, the next day is a fresh day.”

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The viral clip has struck a chord with fans, who have flooded social media with messages of encouragement, praising her strength and determination. Many have lauded her ability to draw inspiration from cricket to overcome challenges off the field.

As she returns to the nets, Mandhana’s focus remains firmly on the upcoming series, with supporters hopeful that she will continue to shine both as a player and as a role model for resilience.