Ace Indian cricketer, Smriti Mandhana is once again hitting the headlines. Mandhana, the women's cricket team opener, who has been ranked among the top 10 athletes in the world is said to be dating the brother of famous Bollywood singer Palak Muchhal.

However, none of them have accepted their relationship in media nor have ever spoke about their relationship but their sneaking pictures and SM tattoo on Palash’s arm is a proof of their togetherness.

For the unversed, Palash Muchhal is a professional singer and composer and the 27 years old rose to fame with web series Ardh. The show features Rajpal Yadav and Bigg Boss winner Rubina Dilaik and it was received well by the audience. Palash Muchhal was also awarded the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke Excellence Award for the Best Debut Direction for Ardh.

As soon as the pic was out fans bombarded the comment section with Smriti Mandhana’s name. Fans even decoded the tattoo saying that SM stands for Smriti Mandhana and 18 is her jersey number.

On the other hand, the Indian opener has several times posted and promoted Palash’s songs via her Instagram profile. She had even congratulated Muchhal for Ardh’s success.

It is to note that Smriti shares a great bond with Palash's singer sister, Palak Muchhal. She often makes it to the cricketer's social media timeline.

Smriti is one of India's highest paying female cricketer. In December 2018, the International Cricket Council (ICC) awarded her with the Rachael Heyhoe-Flint Award for the best female cricketer of the year.On 30 December 2021, she became a nominee of the ICC Women's T20 Player of the Year.In December 2021, she, Tammy Beaumont, Lizelle Lee and Gaby Lewis were nominated for the ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year.In January 2022, the ICC awarded her with the Rachael Heyhoe-Flint Award for the ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year