The cricket world and the political circles of Uttar Pradesh gathered in a spectacular display of celebration as India’s star spinner. -Kuldeep YadavHeld his wedding reception in Lucknow. Fresh from the historic high of India’s consecutive T20 World Cup wins, the Chinaman bowler swapped his blue jersey for a sleek black suit to celebrate his union with his childhood sweetheart. Vanshika Singh. Held at the luxurious Centrum Hotel on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, the event was no less than a royal affair, with the highest dignitaries of the state and legends of Indian cricket in attendance.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath blesses newlyweds in Lucknow
The highlight of the evening was the arrival of the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi AdityanathWho took time out from his schedule to personally congratulate the couple. In a heartwarming moment that quickly went viral, Kuldeep was seen touching the Chief Minister’s feet and seeking his blessings, a traditional gesture of respect that resonated deeply with fans online. CM Yogi later extended his wishes on X (formerly Twitter) to share a photo from the venue:
“Today in Lucknow, he attended the post-wedding reception of Indian cricketer Mr. Kuldeep Yadav and blessed the newly married couple.“
Today in Lucknow, the joint young men were blessed at the banquet celebration organized after the auspicious marriage of Indian cricketer Mr. Badmin Yadav.@imkuldeep18 pic.twitter.com/owe86uHpT2
– Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) 17 March 2026
The reception was followed by an intimate wedding ceremony held at the historic Welcomhotel The Savoy in Mussoorie on March 14. While the wedding was a private affair against the backdrop of the Himalayas, the Lucknow reception was a star-studded affair. The guest list included a “who’s who” of Indian cricket, including the head coach of India. Gautam Gambhir, Ravindra Jadeja, Rishabh PantAnd Yashasvi Jaiswal. Like longtime teammates and close friends Yuzvendra Chahal, Suresh RainaAnd Rinku Singh They were also seen enjoying the festivities, which featured a grand entrance by the couple in a vintage Rolls-Royce.
Here is the video:
#Watch | Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attended 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) 17 March 2026
BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla praised Kuldeep Yadav’s contribution to Indian cricket.
Beyond the glamour, the evening was a tribute to Kuldeep’s vital role in India’s recent sporting dominance. BCCI Vice President talking to journalists at the venue Rajeev Shukla He was full of praise for the spinner, acknowledging his journey from the streets of Kanpur to becoming a world champion.
“He has made a huge contribution to Indian cricket. Their wedding reception is being held here today. We all have come here to bless him. He is a very capable player.” Shukla commented. He also took the opportunity to look ahead, noting that while players are in a celebratory mood at the moment, the cricket calendar is packed with IPL 2026 starting on March 28.
The timing of marriage adds a poetic layer to Kuldeep’s career. Recently won the second consecutive T20 World Cup title after a brilliant performance in the final. new zealand In Ahmedabad, the bowler described this period as the most important phase of his life. For Kuldeep and Vanshika, who have been together since their Under-12 days, the celebration in the heart of Uttar Pradesh was the perfect “homecoming” after a tough and successful international season.
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