Lucknow, June 4, 2025:
Indian cricket star Kuldeep Yadav has taken a significant step in his personal life, getting engaged to his childhood friend Vanshika in a private ceremony held in Lucknow on Wednesday. The intimate event was attended by close family, friends, and a few cricketers from Uttar Pradesh, including Team India and Kolkata Knight Riders batter Rinku Singh.
The ceremony, steeped in tradition, was hosted at a quiet venue in Lucknow where the couple exchanged rings, symbolizing the beginning of a lifelong journey together. The engagement marks a joyful milestone for the left-arm wrist-spinner, just days before India’s tour of England.
Who is Vanshika?
Vanshika, a resident of Shyam Nagar, Lucknow, is professionally associated with LIC (Life Insurance Corporation of India). Her bond with Kuldeep Yadav goes back to their early childhood, and the two have shared a strong friendship that gradually evolved into love. Their relationship, built on trust and familiarity, has now taken a romantic turn with this heartwarming engagement.
Kuldeep Yadav’s Recent Cricketing Form
While Kuldeep celebrates this personal achievement, his performance on the field continues to impress. Representing Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025, the 30-year-old spinner had a solid season, bagging 15 wickets in 14 matches. He maintained a tight economy rate of 7.08 and a bowling average of 24.07, with best figures of 3/22—highlighting his value in the T20 format.
Since making his international debut in 2017, Kuldeep Yadav has been a mainstay in India’s bowling attack, especially in the ODI format, where he has claimed over 180 international wickets. Known for his deceptive variations and trademark chinaman delivery, Kuldeep remains a match-winner on his day.
Eyes Set on England Tour
With his engagement celebrations behind him, Kuldeep Yadav will soon shift focus to India’s upcoming tour of England, where his experience in red-ball cricket is expected to play a key role. As Team India prepares for tough overseas conditions, the management is likely to count on Kuldeep’s spin mastery to make an impact in the longer format.
