Kuldeep Yadav's Secret Engagement and Upcoming England Tour

Kuldeep Yadav's Engagement and Tour Plans

Kuldeep Yadav, the Indian spinner, is currently touring England. Before his departure, he celebrated his engagement with childhood friend Vanshika in a private ceremony held in Lucknow on June 4, attended by close family and friends, including Rinki Singh and Priya Saroj. Reports suggest that Kuldeep is set to marry in November, although he has previously surprised fans with unexpected announcements.

Kuldeep Yadav uploaded this on Insta and deleted it 😭 pic.twitter.com/QMSdjvDUL3

— Aaraynsh (@aaraynsh) June 16, 2025

As reported by a leading news outlet, Kuldeep shared a photo of his fiancée on Instagram last night but quickly deleted it, leaving fans puzzled about the reason behind the removal. For context, Vanshika is employed at LIC and resides in Shyam Nagar, Lucknow.

Kuldeep Yadav is anticipated to lead India's spin bowling attack in the upcoming tour of England, especially after veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement. The left-arm spinner is feeling optimistic due to favorable conditions during intra-squad practice matches. He has been training alongside fellow left-arm spinner and all-rounder, Ravindra Jadeja. With Ashwin stepping back, Jadeja will take on more responsibilities, having played 12 Tests in England, while Kuldeep has only bowled 9 overs in a single Test there.

India has not secured a Test series victory in England since 2007, and experts believe Kuldeep's contribution will be crucial if the team aims to break this streak. While he may not feature in the starting XI for the first match in Leeds, he could be effectively utilized in subsequent matches at Birmingham, Lord's, and The Oval.