Indian left arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav Against an impressive show against South Africa, another influential performance in the 3rd ODI that played a key role 2-1 series win for India.
Kuldeep Yadav delivers a match-turner in Vizag
Bowling on a surface that offered uneven pace and haphazard grip, Kuldeep’s 41 runs ended with 4 wickets for 41 runs, one of Kuldeep’s most economical and effective spells.
Throughout the middle overs, he dismantled South Africa’s rhythm by eliminating the vital middle-order batsmen, consistently with his trademark slip, a flurry and a well-disguised error. Throughout all three matches, Kuldeep reaffirmed how he protected India’s Prime Minister Bowler in the middle stages of white-ball games when the visitors threatened to rebuild.
Sunil Gavaskar’s light-hearted query from Kuldeep steals the post-match show
After India’s series, Kuldeep appeared on the Star Sports Match-Match show, where he batted Sunil Gavaskar unexpectedly changed the conversation from cricket to personal life. Gavaskar asked with a mischievous grin, “When are you getting married?” (When are you getting married?)
KulDeep breaks into a smile before giving a witty reply that immediately sets the studio on fire: “Soon … next year … about the New Year.” (Very soon … next year … around New Year’s.)
Delivered with perfect comic timing – it drew laughs from the panel and quickly ignited the buzz.
Within minutes, the interaction went viral on x and Instagram, with fans posting humorous reactions, memes and mock wedding invitations. Some supporters joked that India provided “A series win and a wedding announcement” Others applauded KulDeep for charmingly answering a personal question instead of blocking it.
Several fan pages noted both his on-field brilliance and his off-field phase, while others said Gavaskar’s “He bent the hardest delivery of the match.”
A look at Kuldeep’s relationship with Vanhika
For those unfamiliar with the story, KulDeep, along with his childhood friend Vanhika, formalized their relationship in a private ceremony on June 4, 2025 in Lucknow, with good friend Rinku Singh also in attendance.
Vanhika, who works with Lic and studied in Australia, shares a long-standing relationship with Kuldeep, developing from friendship to romance over the years.
