+1 to both the posts.
I see the same possibility of some sort of business deal between Ayaan and Kanika to protect Faltu’s cricket career and Tanisha’s marriage, respectively. I don’t think they are planning to get rid of either Kanika aur Tanisha’s character anytime soon. So this will help keep them relevant in the story.
And honestly this will be the only way Faltu’s cricket journey will be shown else the alternate route will make her “bahu” and start domestic politics (going by ITV/SP history)
However this would be pretty lazy approach. As the only way they will be able to keep the love story continue in this set-up; would be through IMA. And I don’t think the Indian television is mature enough to handle this matter correctly.
Alternatively they can separate Ayaan and Tanisha (post truth reveal), give Sid more meat in the story and help him steer Tanisha’s priority and emotions in his direction. Honestly (as one of you said) he is the only consistent character so far. And I find him interesting as well. He can remain grey and create few more dimensions in the story. Let Kanika be there and do whatever crazy conspiracy she wants to do against whosoever - if that pleases makers.
And start Ayaan-Faltu journey fresh with she focusing on cricket career and he supporting from distance and finding his individuality. Also one of them realizing his/her emotions and slowly wining the other one. Keep Ayaan’s dad’s ego and Faltu’s family challenges in the mix to add complexity.
They can still create lot of overlaps and conflicts between both set of life’s and take the story forward.