“Listen To Your Wife”: Newlywed Kuldeep Yadav Steals The Show At TOISA 2025
Indian wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav traded his usual googlies for comedic timing during the Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2025 in Lucknow. While accepting a Special Honour for his outstanding cricket performances over the past year, the newlywed bowler offered the audience a candid and humorous update on his personal life.
Life After Marriage: Kuldeep’s Honest Admission
Honored alongside fellow Uttar Pradesh athlete Deepti Sharma, Kuldeep drew widespread laughter when reflecting on his recent marriage to Vanshika Chadha. The left-arm wrist-spinner admitted to pre-wedding jitters before delivering a highly relatable piece of advice.
“I was a little nervous at the beginning, before the marriage. After that, it was unbelievable. It feels really good, it is the start of a new life,” Kuldeep stated during his acceptance speech.
He immediately followed with a remark that became the highlight of the ceremony: “Nayi shaadi sabko acchi lagti hai, maine ek cheez sikhi hai 4-5 dino mein ki biwi ki suno sirf toh acchi chalegi life. (Everyone enjoys the early days of marriage. I have learned one thing in the last four to five days: if you just listen to your wife, life will go smoothly).”
Recognition for On-Field Excellence
The TOISA 2025 ceremony evaluated sporting excellence across more than 45 categories. Kuldeep’s Special Honour recognized his highly effective year across formats, heavily featuring his contributions to the Indian national team and his franchise during the Indian Premier League. To view his complete match logs, visit his ESPN Cricinfo profile.
Kuldeep Yadav 2024 T20 Statistics Overview
| Format/Tournament | Matches | Wickets | Economy Rate | Best Bowling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICC T20 World Cup 2024 | 5 | 10 | 6.95 | 3/19 |
| Indian Premier League 2024 | 11 | 16 | 8.70 | 4/55 |
Eminent TOISA Jury Panel
The award winners were selected by a highly decorated jury panel comprising some of India’s most successful athletes. The selection committee responsible for the TOISA 2025 honors included:
- Abhinav Bindra: Olympic Gold Medalist (Shooting)
- Mithali Raj: Former Indian Women’s Cricket Captain (Find more match details on the BCCI official website)
- PR Sreejesh: Olympic Medalist (Hockey)
- Achanta Sharath Kamal: Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist (Table Tennis)
- Leander Paes: Olympic Medalist and Grand Slam Champion (Tennis)
- Devendra Jhajharia: Paralympic Gold Medalist (Javelin)
While the TOISA evening was designed to highlight athletic dominance, Kuldeep’s lighthearted commentary on his new marriage provided a humanizing moment that resonated deeply with fans and fellow athletes.