The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 has been making headlines for thrilling on-field action, but this time, the buzz was created off the field. During Match 7 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women and Mumbai Indians Women, two of India’s rising cricket stars, Mayank Yadav and Shreyanka Patil, were spotted sitting together in the stands. That was all it took for the internet to go into overdrive, with fans quickly jumping to conclusions and wondering if the two young cricketers were more than just friends.

The rumour mill went into overdrive with netizens creating all sorts of theories about a potential romance brewing between them. However, the reason they were seen together is far from romantic. Both players are currently recovering from injuries and undergoing rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru. It was just a case of two cricketers, both on the road to recovery, catching a game together. Mayank Yadav, one of India’s most exciting young speedsters, has been out of action since October 2024 due to a persistent back injury. Meanwhile, the spin sensation of RCB Women, Shreyanka Patil, was recently ruled out of WPL 2025 due to a shin injury.

The talented off-spinner, who finished as the leading wicket-taker in WPL 2024 with 13 scalps, was expected to be a key part of RCB’s campaign this season. However, she failed to recover in time and had to sit out the tournament. While some fans were genuinely curious about their bond, others took the opportunity to drop hilarious reactions. Some called them the ‘fast-bowling & spin duo off the field’, while others joked about the NCA turning into a matchmaking hub. But at the end of the day, it’s just a case of two athletes supporting their teams while focusing on their recovery.

Shreyanka Patil has also been in the news for a different reason, after a fan proposed to her during a match at the Chinnaswamy Stadium last year. The fan held up a sign that read, “Will you marry me, Shreyanka Patil?” and the moment was caught on camera. However, there is no official word on whether Shreyanka accepted the proposal or not. As for her dating life, Shreyanka has kept it firmly under wraps, leaving fans to speculate and wonder about the woman behind the off-spin. Here are some key statistics about the players:

• Mayank Yadav: out of action since October 2024 due to a back injury
• Shreyanka Patil: ruled out of WPL 2025 due to a shin injury
• Shreyanka Patil: leading wicket-taker in WPL 2024 with 13 scalps

While the love story at Chinnaswamy was undoubtedly entertaining, the truth remains—Shreyanka Patil’s love life is as mysterious as a well-bowled googly. For now, we’ll just have to wait and see if there’s any new information that emerges, but one thing’s for sure: Shreyanka has definitely caught the eye of more than just cricket fans. The WPL 2025 is expected to be an exciting tournament, with many talented players like Ellyse Perry, Harmanpreet Kaur, and Nat Sciver-Brunt in action. Fans can catch all the action live and get updates on the latest scores and news from the tournament.