The world of cricket and the political corridors of Uttar Pradesh came together in a grand celebratory display as India’s star spinner. Kuldeep Yadavorganized the wedding party in Lucknow. Fresh off India’s historic streak of back-to-back T20 World Cup victories, the Chinese bowler swapped his blue jersey for a sleek black suit to mark his reunion with his childhood sweetheart. Vanshika Singh. Held on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at the posh Centrum Hotel, the event was nothing short of a royal affair marked by the presence of state dignitaries and the glitter of Indian cricket.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath blesses the newlyweds in Lucknow
The highlight of the evening was the arrival of the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi AdityanathHe took time out of his schedule to personally congratulate the couple. In a heartwarming moment that quickly went viral, Kuldeep was seen touching the Prime Minister’s feet and seeking his blessings in a traditional gesture of respect that resonated deeply with his fans online. CM Yogi then shared a photo from the venue with his best wishes to X (formerly Twitter):
“Today in Lucknow I attended the post-wedding reception of Indian cricketer Sri Kuldeep Yadav Ji and blessed the newly weds..”
Today, he attended the reception organized after the successful marriage ceremony of Indian cricketer Mr. Kuldeep Yadav in Lucknow and blessed the new couple.@imkuldeep18 pic.twitter.com/owe86uHpT2
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) March 17, 2026
The reception followed an intimate wedding ceremony at the historic Welcomhotel The Savoy in Mussoorie on March 14. While the wedding was a private affair with a Himalayan backdrop, the Lucknow reception was a star-studded gala. The guest list features the “who’s who” of Indian cricket, including India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir, Ravindra Jadeja, Rishabh Pantand Yashasvi Jaiswal. Longtime teammates and close friends like it Yuzvendra Chahal, Suresh Rainaand Rinku Singh The couple was also seen enjoying the festivities, which included a grand entrance in a vintage Rolls-Royce.
We present the video:
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath attends the wedding reception of Indian cricket team’s World Cup winning star spinner Kuldeep Yadav and Vanshika in Lucknow. pic.twitter.com/CINl4hAEyG
— ANI (@ANI) March 17, 2026
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BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla hails Kuldeep Yadav’s contribution to Indian cricket
Apart from the glamour, the evening paid tribute to Kuldeep’s pivotal role in India’s recent sporting dominance. BTSO Vice President Prof Rajeev Shukla He was full of praise for the spinner, acknowledging his journey from the streets of Kanpur to becoming a world champion.
“He contributed a lot to Indian cricket. Today, his wedding ceremony is held here. We have all come to bless him. He is a very skilled football player“, Shukla noted. He also took the opportunity to look ahead and mentioned that while the players are currently in a festive mood, the cricket calendar is packed with IPL 2026 starting on March 28.
Wedding time adds a poetic layer to Kuldeep’s career. It secured its second consecutive T20 World Cup title after a dominating final recently New Zealand The Ahmedabad bowler described this period as the most important phase of his life. For Kuldeep and Vanshika, who have been together since the age of 12, the celebration in central Uttar Pradesh was the perfect ‘homecoming’ after a grueling and successful international season.
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