Smriti Mandhana, the star Indian cricketer and captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), recently found herself in a hilarious situation when comedian Danish Sait, popularly known as Mr. Nags, playfully teased her for her boyfriend, Palash Muchhal. The incident occurred during an episode of the RCB Insider Show, where Mr. Nags cleverly turned the conversation into a lighthearted joke, leaving Mandhana in splits.
The teasing moment: Mr. Nags’ blend of humour and Smriti Mandhana’s blushing
During the chat, Mr. Nags asked Mandhana if there were any “plus points” in her life, only to humorously shift the focus to “Palash points.” Mandhana, caught off guard, responded with a mix of confusion and amusement, asking, “What are Palash points?” Mr. Nags, not one to miss an opportunity for humour, added a witty twist by saying, “You tell me, what are Palash points? You turn into Balash (blushing) when I mention Palash.” This exchange left Mandhana laughing uncontrollably, clearly enjoying the playful banter.
Here’s the video:
Only Mr Nags could get away with this 😭 pic.twitter.com/5ndMyyKyGS
— CRICKET KACHRA HAI (@timepasshai) March 12, 2025
Palash Muchhal: The man behind the tease
Palash is a well-known music composer and filmmaker, and the younger brother of renowned playback singer Palak Muchhal. Despite being in the public eye, Palash prefers to keep his personal life private. In an interview with The Hindustan Times, he shared his shyness and preference for maintaining a low profile, even though he is proud of his relationship with Mandhana. Palash has been spotted attending RCB matches, showing his support for Mandhana and the team.
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Mandhana and Palash: A relationship in the spotlight
Mandhana and Palash have been in a relationship for several years, with their bond often making headlines. Despite the media attention, they have managed to keep their personal life relatively private. Palash has expressed his pride in Mandhana’s achievements, highlighting her dedication to cricket and her role as a prominent figure in the sport.
RCB’s disappointing season in WPL 2025
The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 season has been challenging for RCB, with the team failing to qualify for the playoffs. Despite winning their initial two matches, injuries and inconsistent performances hindered their progress. Mandhana herself had a tough season, scoring only 197 runs in eight matches, with a top score of 81. However, RCB ended the season on a positive note by defeating Mumbai Indians, preventing them from securing a direct entry into the final.
While RCB’s overall performance was disappointing, there were moments of brilliance. Ellyse Perry was a standout player, scoring 372 runs at an impressive average of 93. Georgia Wareham also performed well, taking 12 wickets in eight matches. Despite these individual achievements, the team’s inability to gel and perform consistently led to their early exit from the tournament.
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
