Cricketer Kuldeep Yadav gets engaged to Vanshika: Who is she?
With IPL 2025 just getting over, the news of cricketer Kuldeep Yadav getting engaged to Vanshika came as a pleasant surprise to many. Kuldeep and Vanshika's intimate engagement ceremony was held in Lucknow on Wednesday, June 4, and it was attended by their close friends and family, as per reports.
Pictures of their engagement were shared on Wednesday evening, and they soon went viral.
Their engagement was also attended by cricketer Rinku Singh and his to-be wife Priya Saroj. Rinku's presence finally puts an end to the swirling rumours of a fallout with Yadav. The speculation started after the infamous 'slap' incident between the DC spinner and the KKR batter, which took place shortly after their clash at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Apart from Rinku Singh, a few other cricketers from Uttar Pradesh had also attended the event.
But who is Vanshika, and how did Kuldeep Yadav meet his to-be wife? Read on to know more:
All about Vanshika
According to reports, Vanshika hails from Shyam Nagar, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Both Vanshika and Kuldeep are childhood friends, and over time, their friendship blossomed into love. Reports also suggest that she works with the LIC.
For the ring exchange ceremony, Kuldeep chose a classic cream Bandhgala suit, while his fiancée stunned in a vibrant orange lehenga.
Here's wishing many years of happiness and togetherness to the couple!
When is Kuldeep Yadav and Vanshika's wedding?
Kuldeep and Vanshika's wedding, originally set for June 29, has been postponed due to the upcoming England tour. Sources reveal that the couple is now expected to tie the knot by the end of this year.
In the 2025 IPL season, Kuldeep Yadav—Delhi Capitals' star left-arm wrist spinner—impressed with 15 wickets in 14 matches, maintaining a solid economy rate of 7.07.
A key asset for Team India across all formats, Kuldeep played pivotal roles in both the 2024 T20 World Cup and the 2025 Champions Trophy.
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