Kuldeep Yadav Engaged to Childhood Friend in Lucknow Ceremony

Indian cricketer Kuldeep Yadav has taken a significant step in his personal life by getting engaged to his childhood friend, Vanshika, in a private ceremony in Lucknow. The couple's long-standing friendship has blossomed into a commitment celebrated by friends and family, including notable figures from the sports world. As Kuldeep prepares for his upcoming tour to England, where he will be part of the Indian Test squad, this engagement marks a new chapter in his life. Read on to learn more about the engagement and the details of the England tour.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 4, 2025, 19:01 IST

Engagement Ceremony in Lucknow

Indian cricketer Kuldeep Yadav recently got engaged to his childhood friend, Vanshika, during a ceremony held in Lucknow. The event saw the presence of several notable cricket players, although details about the celebration were kept largely private. Kuldeep, who played for Delhi Capitals in the IPL, took 15 wickets across 14 matches, but the team finished fifth and did not qualify for the knockout rounds.

Who Is Kuldeep’s Fiancée?

Vanshika, who resides in Shyam Nagar, Kanpur, works for the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC). The couple has known each other since childhood, and their engagement has been celebrated by friends and family. Notable personalities from both the film and sports industries, including Rinku Singh, attended the ceremony.

Upcoming England Tour for Kuldeep

The Indian cricket team is preparing for a tour to England, where they will play a series of five Test matches as part of the ICC World Test Championship. Kuldeep is included in the squad, marking a significant moment as it will be India's first Test series following the retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. This series will also introduce Shubman Gill as the new captain.

India's Squad for the England Tour

The squad for the England tour includes: Shubman Gill (Captain), Rishabh Pant (Vice-captain & Wicketkeeper), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (Wicketkeeper), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, and Kuldeep Yadav.