Just a day after leading Karnataka to the 2019 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Indian cricketer Manish Pandey tied the knot with Tamil actress Ashrita Shetty in a close family ceremony on December 02, 2019 (Monday). Pandey, who played a captain’s knock to help Karnataka register a competitive total on board after being sent to bat first, travelled to Mumbai for the wedding following a thrilling final-ball win over Tamil Nadu in domestic T20 tournament at Surat. The wedding was attended by newly-wed couple’s family and close friends. Pandey’s India teammate Umesh Yadav and Sunrisers Hyderabad, who Pandey plays for in the Indian Premier League (IPL) also send their wishes to the batsman and congratulated him on the wedding. Everything To Know About Manish Pandey and Ashrita Shetty.

Manish and Ashrita have known each other for a long time and were dating for some years before deciding to get hitched. Ashrita, who hails from Mumbai is a popular Tamil actor and has appeared in films such as Udhayam NH4, Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavanigalum and Indrajith. She rose to fame through her debut film Udhayam NH4 where Ashrita played the leading role alongside Siddharth. Her last appearances came in Naan Than Shiva, which was released last year. Manish Pandey Clears Stadium With Monstrous Six in 2019 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Final, Fan Steals Ball and Escapes Out of Ground (Watch Video).

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Wishes poured in for the Indian middle-order batsman and his actor wife after their wedding with IPL franchise Hyderabad leading the congratulatory messages. Wishing good luck, happiness and lots of love to Manish Pandey and Ashrita, said the IPL winning franchise team of 2016. Umesh, who has found a new lease of Test form under captain Virat Kohli, congratulated the couple on the start of a new innings. Many fans also praised the Karnataka captain for his dedication towards the game.

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Pandey produced a stellar knock of 60 runs from 45 deliveries with the help of six boundaries and two maximums, including one monstrous six that flew out of the park, to lead his state team Karnataka to a 1-run victory over south rivals Tamil Nadu in the 2019 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He has been named in India’ squad for the upcoming T20I series against West Indies.

"Looking forward to the India series, but before that, there is another important series for me, I am getting married tomorrow," Pandey had said after the cliff-hanger win against Tamil Nadu. “It will be a good one and yaa I am ready for the series,” he added.

India will play West Indies in three T20Is and as many One-Day Internationals. The first T20I will be played on December 06, 2019 (Friday) at Hyderabad.

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