Kuldeep Yadav Prepares for Mussoorie Wedding Followed by Lucknow Reception
Indian left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav is finalizing preparations for his marriage to Vanshika Chadha. The wedding is scheduled for March 14 at the Savoy Hotel in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand. Pre-wedding ceremonies, including the haldi, mehendi, and sangeet, are currently underway at the historic hill station property.
Wedding and Reception Schedule
Following the primary ceremony in Mussoorie, the families will host a formal reception in Lucknow on March 17. The events will bring together figures from various sectors, including sports and politics.
| Event | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-wedding Festivities | March 12-13 | Savoy Hotel, Mussoorie |
| Wedding Ceremony | March 14 | Savoy Hotel, Mussoorie |
| Grand Reception | March 17 | Lucknow |
Expected Guest List and Teammate Reactions
Several current and former players from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) national setup are on the confirmed guest list. Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal arrived in Dehradun on Friday, telling reporters, “I am very excited for my brother’s marriage. I will dance a lot and enjoy.”
Mumbai Indians batter Tilak Varma also confirmed his attendance, stating, “We’re going to Kuldeep’s wedding to have fun. After that, we’ll prepare for IPL.” Both players will transition directly from the wedding to training camps for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season.
Notable invitees include:
- Virat Kohli
- Rohit Sharma
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Sunil Gavaskar
- Suresh Raina
- Rinku Singh
- Tilak Varma
- Mohammad Kaif
- Piyush Chawla
Recent On-Field Success
The wedding follows a highly successful period for Kuldeep on the international stage. The 29-year-old bowler was a key contributor to the squad that secured the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in 2024. India defeated South Africa in the final in Barbados, claiming the national team’s second T20 World Cup trophy.