Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav, known as the ‘Chinaman’ of Indian cricket, got engaged to his childhood friend Vanshika in a private ceremony held in Lucknow on Wednesday. The intimate event was attended by close family members and several cricketers from Uttar Pradesh, including Rinku Singh.
Kuldeep Yadav gets engaged to his childhood friend Vanshika.
The engagement ceremony took place at a venue in Lucknow, where Kuldeep exchanged rings with Vanshika. While the couple has kept things low-key with no official social media announcement, pictures from the function have surfaced online, triggering a wave of congratulatory messages from fans and teammates.
Kuldeep, who has long maintained a private personal life, reportedly shares a strong bond with Vanshika, having known her since his early years in Kanpur. Sources close to the cricketer said the couple plans to host a formal wedding reception post India’s upcoming Test tour of England.Quiz: Who’s that IPL player? On the field, Kuldeep continues to be an important asset for Team India. In IPL 2025, representing Delhi Capitals, the left-arm wrist-spinner bagged 15 wickets in 14 matches at an economy rate of 7.08 and an average of 24.07, with best figures of 3/22. Since making his India debut in 2017, Kuldeep has amassed over 180 ODI wickets and continues to be a match-winner in white-ball formats, while also earning a place in the Test squad. With this new chapter in his personal life, Kuldeep will now shift his focus to England, aiming to add to his growing legacy.
