Shikhar Dhawan Celebrates Kuldeep Yadav's Wedding Reception in Lucknow

Shikhar Dhawan Attends Kuldeep Yadav's Wedding Celebration

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], March 17: Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan and his spouse Sophie were present at the wedding reception of Kuldeep Yadav and his bride, Vanshika, held in Lucknow on Tuesday.

Shikhar shared moments from the reception on Instagram, extending his congratulations to the newlyweds. His post read, “Congratulations to the beautiful couple @kuldeep_18 & Vanshika. Wishing you both a lifetime of love and happiness.”

Kuldeep and Vanshika exchanged vows on Saturday, March 14, in Mussoorie. Videos circulating from the celebration featured former players Suresh Raina and Mohammad Kaif, along with current teammates Yuzvendra Chahal and Rinku Singh, enjoying the festivities.

The couple had previously gotten engaged in a private ceremony in Lucknow last June, which was attended by close family members only.

Kuldeep's wedding follows Team India's successful run at the T20 World Cup 2026, where they triumphed over New Zealand in the finals to secure consecutive T20 titles.

The final match took place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 8, where India scored an impressive 255 runs, bolstered by half-centuries from Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, and Sanju Samson. New Zealand struggled in their chase, getting bowled out for 159.

After India's victory in the T20 WC 2026, Kuldeep expressed his joy, emphasizing the significance of the win for the team.

In an interview, he remarked, “It is an important victory. The tournament went very well for us, and we have been preparing for this for a long time. This is what you play cricket for. Every time you participate in an ICC tournament, you want to win the trophy.”

Interestingly, Kuldeep participated in just one match during the World Cup, where he took 1 wicket for 14 runs against Pakistan in three overs.