Indian cricketer Kuldeep Yadav, who is part of the Indian cricket team and IPL team, Delhi Capitals, recently got engaged to his childhood friend, Vanshika. They had a private ceremony that has made fans more curious about their engagement and the bride-to-be.
Kuldeep Yadav and Vanshika’s engagement
Kuldeep and Vanshika exchanged rings in a close-knit ceremony in Lucknow on June 4, 2025. Most public figures like to keep their personal lives private; perhaps that is the reason for their hush-hush ceremony away from the media. The event was attended by close family members and friends, including fellow cricketer Rinku Singh and his fiancée Priya Saroj.
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Who is Vanshika? Where is she from, and about her work
Kuldeep Yadav and Vanshika’s engagement in Lucknow had no media presence. Vanshika is from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. She resides in the Shyam Nagar area of the city. She and Kuldeep have been close friends since they were kids. The couple grew up as friends; eventually, their friendship turned into something more, and they have finally decided to put a ring on it.
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According to numerous reports, Vanshika presently works with the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC).
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Several pictures and videos from Kuldeep and Vanshika’s engagement ceremony are being circulated online
The engagement of Kuldeep Yadav and Vanshika took place at The Centrum in Sushant Golf City, Lucknow. The event was attended by Kuldeep’s family and friends, including some fellow cricketers from the team.
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For the ceremony, Kuldeep wore a beige bandhgala suit with detailed embroidery and beadwork. Whereas Vanshika looked fetching in a beautiful orange lehenga with gold embroidery, she complemented the look with traditional gold jewellery. Her hair was kept open, styled with soft locks.
Rinku Singh attended the event with his fiancée, Priya Saroj
Amid rumors of a rift between Kuldeep Yadav (DC) and Rinku Singh (KKR) after the infamous ‘slap’ incident that happened between them momentarily after their teams faced off at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Rinku’s presence at the ceremony and Priya’s post for the couple on social media suggest that everything is fine between them.
Though pictures from Kuldeep and Vanshika’s engagement ceremony have gone viral online, the cricketer has not made any announcements or revealed his marriage dates so far. This implies that the cricketer might go for an intimate wedding, away from the cameras.
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On the work front, Kuldeep just wrapped up his IPL 2025 commitments, and their team failed to win the title. He played well this season, taking 15 wickets in 14 matches this season. After IPL, Kuldeep will go to England, as India is set to play a five-match Test series starting on June 20, 2025. According to some reports, Kuldeep might tie the knot after the England series. The DC spinner also made a significant contribution to the 2024 T20 World Cup and the 2025 Champions Trophy.
We congratulate Kuldeep Yadav and Vanshika on their engagement. What are your views on Kuldeep Yadav’s engagement with Vanshika? Let us know in the comments.