Kuldeep Yadav marries longtime girlfriend Vanshika 
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Kuldeep Yadav marries longtime girlfriend Vanshika in a grand Mussoorie ceremony

Indian cricketer Kuldeep Yadav married his childhood friend, Vanshika Singh, on March 14 in a grand ceremony held in Mussoorie. The celebrations were even more special for Kuldeep, coming shortly after India's T20 World Cup 2026 triumph.

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Indian cricketer Kuldeep Yadav has embarked on a new chapter in his personal life by marrying his fiance, Vanshika Singh, on Saturday, March 14 in a grand ceremony held in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand. The wedding came soon after Kuldeep was a part of India’s successful T20 World Cup 2026 campaign, where the team retained its title.

The couple had officially announced their engagement on June 4, 2025, during a traditional ceremony in Lucknow. Originally slated for November 2025, the wedding was postponed to accommodate Kuldeep’s international cricket commitments.

During the wedding festivities, the atmosphere was electric, filled with joy and celebration. Guests danced enthusiastically to the beats of the dhol, drums, and band music, creating a lively and vibrant mood. Team India’s star spinner, Yuzvendra Chahal, was seen grooving energetically with friends, adding to the excitement.

A video of the wedding has surfaced, showing Kuldeep looking genuinely happy, surrounded by close friends from the cricketing world who joined in the celebrations. Fans, who had eagerly awaited glimpses of this special moment, can now enjoy the joyous visuals from the occasion.

Set amidst the picturesque valleys of Mussoorie, this royal wedding has captured widespread attention and continues to create a buzz among cricket fans and well-wishers alike.

Kuldeep and Vanshika share a long-standing bond, having grown up as childhood friends in Kanpur, with their families living just three kilometers apart—Kuldeep from Lal Bungalow and Vanshika from Shyam Nagar.

Vanshika, an administrative professional with the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), who also pursued higher studies in Melbourne, has been a steady presence in Kuldeep’s life since his U19 cricket days.

The pre-wedding festivities kicked off on March 13, featuring traditional Haldi and Mehendi rituals at the resort, attended by family, friends, and cricketing colleagues. Notable attendees included cricketers Chahal, Rinku Singh, and coach T. Dilip. Chahal was particularly energetic, dancing to the dhol beats and applying turmeric during the Haldi ceremony.

The ceremony began at 11 a.m., with the couple looking radiant and joyful in official photos. A grand reception is scheduled for March 17 at Hotel Centrum, Lucknow, where eminent figures from cricket, politics, and business circles are expected to join the celebrations.

Source: India Today

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