Lucknow, 17 March. After the marriage of Indian cricket team’s star spinner Kuldeep Yadav, a grand reception was organized in the capital Lucknow on Tuesday. During the reception held at Centrum Hotel, a gathering of famous political personalities including Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was seen along with cricket legends.
Today, he participated in the banquet ceremony organized after the auspicious marriage of Indian cricketer Mr. Kuldeep Yadav in Lucknow and blessed the new couple.@imkuldeep18 pic.twitter.com/owe86uHpT2
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) March 17, 2026
Kuldeep touched the feet of CM Yogi and took blessings
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath arrived with a bouquet of flowers for the newly married couple amid tight security. Kuldeep greeted Yogi by touching his feet. The Chief Minister blessed Kuldeep and Vanshika by presenting them bouquets and gifts. CM Yogi also got photographed with the cricketer’s family.
Coach, mentor… and family vibes!
Gautam Gambhir congratulating Kuldeep Yadav and his wife Vanshika at their wedding reception — pure warmth and blessings.
Beyond cricket… these bonds hit different.
#GautamGambhir #KuldeepYadav pic.twitter.com/QOUKoR1DQO
— ND Sport (@SportsByND) March 17, 2026
Many veteran cricketers including head coach Gautam Gambhir also broke down.
Many big personalities of cricket and politics attended this reception. Indian team head coach Gautam Gambhir and young batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal reached the reception. Former opener Shikhar Dhawan and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja also reached the ceremony with their wives. As soon as they reached the hotel, these players were welcomed by showering flowers.

Akhilesh Yadav also joined
Apart from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, there was also a program of arrival of Deputy Chief Ministers Brijesh Pathak and Keshav Prasad Maurya in the reception. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav also reached the reception. Kuldeep and Vanshika touched his feet and took his blessings. The SP chief wished both of them.
Hearty congratulations to popular cricketer Kuldeep Yadav and Vanshika on their marriage and best wishes for a happy married life! pic.twitter.com/ai24qU5rX4
— Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) March 17, 2026
more than 900 guests, Arrangement of four chartered planes
More than 900 guests were invited to this grand reception. Four chartered planes were arranged for special guests. There were tight security arrangements at Centrum Hotel in view of the VVIP guests. Bomb squad and dog squad were also deployed in the premises so that the program could be conducted completely safely.
It is noteworthy that Kuldeep Yadav married his childhood friend Vanshika Singh on March 14. The wedding took place in the beautiful hill station of Mussoorie in Uttarakhand in the presence of family and close friends.
When I reached Kanpur after marriage, I got a special welcome.
Earlier, when Kuldeep Yadav reached his home in Kanpur after marriage, he was given a grand welcome. A red carpet was spread outside his house from the road to the gate of the house and he was welcomed with bands on both sides. Kuldeep along with his wife reached straight inside the house in a black luxury car. However, he did not talk to the media during this period.
Coach, mentor… and family vibes!


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