Yash Dayal Marries Content Creator Shweta Pundir In Private Ceremony - See Pics

Royal Challengers Bengaluru fast bowler Yash Dayal reportedly married content creator Shweta Pundir in a private ceremony in February 2026. According to HT City, the wedding took place on February 4 in Noida, Uttar Pradesh with only family members and a handful of relatives in attendance. Dayal has not made any official announcement regarding his wedding but Shweta shared a reel featuring both of them on her Instagram account. Dayal was part of the RCB team that won the Indian Premier League (IPL) title in 2025 and will take part in the competition once again this year.

Shweta is a social media influencer and vlogger from Delhi with more than 587,000 followers on the social media platform Instagram. She worked as a broadcaster for the International Legends League.

Meanwhile, a new heavyweight has entered the race to buy the owners of the Royal Challengers Bangalore franchise. Swedish private equity firm EQT Group is preparing a binding bid that could value the franchise at around $2–2.1 billion, according to sources familiar with the process.

If submitted at that level, the offer would comfortably exceed the roughly $1.8 billion non-binding bid made by Avram Glazer through Lancer Capital.

The deadline for binding bids in the sale process is March 16.

The franchise is currently owned by United Spirits Limited, the Indian arm of global liquor giant Diageo. The company put its stake in Royal Challengers Sports Private Limited (RCSPL) up for sale in November 2025 as part of what it called a strategic review of its non-core investments.

RCSPL owns both the Royal Challengers Bangalore team in the Indian Premier League and the franchise's side in the Women's Premier League.



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"More Than An Hour For 6.5 km": Bengaluru Man Highlights City's Traffic Chaos

A Bengaluru resident has captured the attention of social media users by highlighting the commuting struggles within the city. Pankaj Huria shared a video on Instagram showing himself stuck in traffic, illustrating the painfully slow pace of his journey to work.

In the video, Huria explains that he left his home for the office, a distance of just 6.5 kilometers, at 9:15 am. Despite spending over half an hour on the road, his vehicle had barely moved due to the heavy traffic.

He then pans the camera to his car's infotainment screen, which is running Google Maps. The screen indicates that he still has approximately 4.4 kilometers left to cover, with an estimated arrival time of 10:16 am. This implies that completing the short distance of 6.5 kilometers could take over an hour.

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Expressing his frustration, Huria remarks that taking over an hour to travel a mere 6.5 kilometers is a common occurrence in Bengaluru, and that this is the harsh reality of the city.

Social Media Reaction

Social media users were shocked after seeing the video. One user commented, "Reality of borewell road."

Another user noted, "It takes 1.5 hours to cover 6 kilometers.

"Same in Pune," added a third user.



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Jay Shah's Declaration On India's T20 WC Win: "Team India Means Victory"

Likening India's current winning streak to the unstoppable Australian teams of the past, ICC chairman Jay Shah stated on Saturday that the name Team India is now a definitive marker of triumph in world cricket. The Indian men's team recently became the first side to successfully defend a T20 World Cup title, beating New Zealand in a one-sided final in Ahmedabad. In November, the women's side won their maiden World Cup. Reflecting on India's presence in the global game, Shah said during a private awards function, "Just as there was a time when Australia meant victory, today, Team India means victory. That has become the reality now."

Shah, who served as the BCCI secretary before moving to the ICC, was honoured for his exceptional contribution to sports. He dedicated the award to athletes for their hard work on the field.

"I would like to dedicate this award to all the athletes, especially the women athletes who are working hard on the field," Shah said.

The ICC chief also congratulated Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav and head coach Gautam Gambhir for the team's recent triumph, and praised all the semifinalists.

"I want to congratulate Surya, Gautam Gambhir, and all the players of Team India. I also want to congratulate not just Team India but also the South African team and the England team, who did not lose a single game before the knockout stage.

"And finally, the finalists, the New Zealand cricket team, for the way they performed and worked hard on the field. Congratulations to them as well," Shah said.

Shah also listed Indian cricket's achievements since he took charge as BCCI secretary in 2019.

"From 2019, when I joined the BCCI, to 2026 - in these seven years - Team India has won two Under-19 Men's World Cups, two Under-19 Women's World Cups, finished as runners-up in the WTC final once, runners-up in the ODI World Cup once, won two consecutive T20 World Cups, and the 2025 Champions Trophy. This is a huge achievement. I congratulate you all for that.

"I remember this because I have been following cricket since 1998, and as an administrator, I have been handling cricket since 2009."

Shah also advised the Indian team to continue working with the same zeal and passion that fueled their recent success.

"Through Gautam bhai, Surya, and this platform, I want to give a message to the entire team again. In my seventeen years as an administrator, I've learned that it takes months to go from the top to the bottom, but it takes years to go from the bottom to the top.

"For you (the players), you just have to sustain your performance; it's relatively easy. So, work as hard as you have been, so that you keep receiving awards every year," he said.

"When I was in the BCCI, I had planned up until the 2028 Olympics. But then Surya took charge as captain, and I moved to the ICC.

"New people have come in my place at the BCCI. All of you together need to prepare for the 2030 and 2032 games, and you know where the 2036 Olympics will be held. So, prepare for that as well."



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Kuldeep Yadav Marries Vanshika Chaddha In Dreamy Mussoorie Wedding. See Pics

India spinner Kuldeep Yadav tied the knot with his childhood friend, Vanshika Chaddha, on Saturday in the hill station of Mussoorie. The ceremony was attended by several current and former cricketers, including Kuldeep's 2026 T20 World Cup-winning teammates Tilak Varma and Rinku Singh. Social media was flooded with pictures and videos from the couple's festivities, following their private engagement last year. In one viral clip, Kuldeep and Vanshika are seen walking hand-in-hand as pyrotechnics lit up the background.

Kuldeep and Vanshika's wedding was hosted at the Welcomhotel The Savoy, which was reportedly reserved for several days to accommodate the guests and festivities. 

"So happy you've found your forever love. Cheers to a beautiful life, Lil Bro," Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal posted on X.

Fans also took to social media to congratulate the couple of their wedding.

Photos and videos circulating on social media have offered glimpses of the colorful Sangeet ceremony held on Friday evening. In images shared by cricketing icons Suresh Raina and Yuzvendra Chahal, the bride and groom were seen in coordinated traditional outfits that quickly went viral online.

Tilak, who reached Mussoorie on Saturday, earlier said that he will enjoy the wedding before getting into the preparation for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, where he will represent the five-time champions Mumbai Indians.

"We're going to Kuldeep's wedding to have fun. After that, we'll prepare for IPL," Tilak told IANS.

Media reports suggest that Kuldeep postponed the wedding, originally scheduled for November 2025, to focus on helping India clinch the T20 World Cup 2026. The couple, who both hail from Kanpur and grew up just 3 km apart, got engaged last year at a hotel in Lucknow. Vanshika currently works as an LIC employee.

Despite the team's success, Kuldeep featured just once during the T20 World Cup, returning tidy figures of 1/14 against arch-rivals Pakistan in the group stage. Meanwhile, the spinner's father, Ram Singh Yadav, visited Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath last week to personally extend a wedding invitation.



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"Missiles, Drones Flying Over Us": LPG-Laden Indian Tanker Stuck Near Hormuz

An Indian ship with 34 crew members has been stranded for several days near the Strait of Hormuz as Iran, engaged in battle with the US and Israel, has blocked it. The tanker -- under the command of Captain Virendra Vishwakarma -- is loaded with enough LPG to fill 3.6 million domestic gas cylinders. With missiles and drones regularly flying past, the Captain and crew have been calling desperately for help.

The vessel had departed from the Mina Al Ahmadi port in Kuwait, bound for the Deendayal Kandla Port in Gujarat. The restrictions imposed on this maritime route since February 28 have brought the ship to a halt. It is now anchored in the Mina Saqr port area near the UAE, awaiting its turn to proceed.

Read: India-Bound LPG Tanker Crosses Strait Of Hormuz Amid Iran Blockade: Sources

In an emotional message sent from the ship, Captain Virendra has described the terrifying scene unfolding around them. 

"Missiles and drones are flying directly over us. Sirens are blaring everywhere, and every moment feels as though something terrible could happen. We are simply waiting for the Indian Navy's protective escort so that we may return safely to our homeland," his message read.

Back in Mumbai's Dahisar, Vishwakarma's family is living under in fear. His wife, Nilpa Vishwakarma, said she has not slept for several nights. Their 10-year-old son, Vedansh, and 12-year-old daughter, Nirvi, are anxiously waiting for their father's return. 

Due to the lack of internet connectivity, they have not been able to connect regularly -- a situation that has only heightened their anxiety.

The ship has only 60 days' supply of rations left. 

The shipping company, GESCO, along with the concerned ministry, remains in constant contact with the Indian Navy.

The Captain and his family now have a singular demand: that the Indian Navy intervene as soon as possible and safely bring them home.



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Watch: Chahal Lights Up Kuldeep's Haldi Day With Dance On 'Paan Ki Dukaan'

Indian cricket team spinner Kuldeep Yadav is all set to tie the knot with his fiancee, Vanshika, on Saturday in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand. The festivities for the big day have already begun, with the haldi ceremony taking place on Friday, giving fans plenty of memorable moments. Many big names are also expected to attend the wedding. The couple will exchange their vows at the grand Savoy Hotel, which has been fully booked for the 31-year-old wrist-spinner's wedding and will remain unavailable to other guests for two to three days.

A video from the haldi ceremony went viral on social media, showing Kuldeep's teammate and veteran leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal dancing enthusiastically.

Chahal, who has shared the field with Kuldeep in numerous international matches, was seen grooving to the popular song "Paan Ki Dukaan" from the movie O Romeo. He also actively participated in the ceremony and was spotted applying haldi to both Kuldeep and Vanshika.

On his arrival for Dehradun, Chahal had also expressed excitement about being part of the special occasion.

Speaking to ANI, Chahal shared his enthusiasm for the festivities and his close bond with Kuldeep. "I am very excited for my brother's marriage. I will dance a lot and enjoy," he said with a smile, hinting at lively celebrations ahead.

According to reports by PTI, former India captains Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will be in attendance for Kuldeep's wedding on Saturday. The nation's premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who recently won the T20 World Cup 2026 alongside Kuldeep, is also expected to be present.

Alongside Kohli, Rohit and Bumrah, several other VIPs are expected to attend the grand wedding ceremony.

Legendary India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar, current India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav and T20 World Cup-winning stars Rinku Singh and Tilak Varma are among the other high-profile cricket personalities expected to attend, according to reports.

Media reports suggest that Kuldeep postponed the wedding, originally scheduled for November 2025, to focus on helping India clinch the T20 World Cup 2026. The couple, who both hail from Kanpur and grew up just 3 km apart, got engaged last year at a hotel in Lucknow. Vanshika currently works as an LIC employee.

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Kirsten's Big Verdict On Gambhir's Anti-Superstar Stand Amid T20 WC Win

Gautam Gambhir is a straight-talker. That is one aspect of the T20 World Cup-winning star - first as a player and now as a coach - that none can deny. And yet again, after India's third T20 World Cup win, Gambhir was unabashed about what he wanted from the side. Gambhir spoke about being "misunderstood" as a player and coach, saying that if he is to be made a "villain" for advocating that the team is above the individual, he is okay with the tag, and that "one day, his honesty will defend him."

In an interview with ANI, Gambhir said that while "the media wants to create superstars, his job is to create a super team." "That is a simple difference and that difference will always remain. The media wants to create superstars, but my job as a head coach is to create a super team. And that is the only way I look at my profession because my job is to be absolutely fair, even, and treat everyone exactly equally, because those 15 people in that dressing room are absolutely equal to me," he said.

"I do not look at the amount of runs they have scored. I do not look at the amount of social media following they have. I do not look at what TRP they bring to the people or to the broadcaster. I only look at what they bring to the team and what they bring to the country. And that is why I feel that my job is to create a super team. And hopefully, till I finish my tenure, I will be able to create a super team," Gambhir said.

Gary Kirsten, India's 2011 World Cup-winning coach, has fully supported Gambhir's stand.

"I think it [superstar culture] has changed significantly in India over the last 15-odd years and I think he [Gambhir] is absolutely spot on," Kirsten said on Wisden Cricket's The Scoop on YouTube.

"I think that India was driven largely around that superstardom status of each individual and there was a massive commercial entity to that as well.

"But I think the IPL has definitely brought in a different dynamic there and I couldn't agree with you more. There are just so many good Indian players around now. I mean, you could literally pick three teams. When I was with the Namibians [as a consultant for the T20 World Cup], we were down at the Centre of Excellence in Bangalore, and it's the most impressive cricket facility I've ever seen anywhere."



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Yash Dayal Marries Content Creator Shweta Pundir In Private Ceremony - See Pics

Royal Challengers Bengaluru fast bowler Yash Dayal reportedly married content creator Shweta Pundir in a private ceremony in February 2026....

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Yash Dayal Marries Content Creator Shweta Pundir In Private Ceremony - See Pics

Royal Challengers Bengaluru fast bowler Yash Dayal reportedly married content creator Shweta Pundir in a private ceremony in February 2026. According to HT City, the wedding took place on February 4 in Noida, Uttar Pradesh with only family members and a handful of relatives in attendance. Dayal has not made any official announcement regarding his wedding but Shweta shared a reel featuring both of them on her Instagram account. Dayal was part of the RCB team that won the Indian Premier League (IPL) title in 2025 and will take part in the competition once again this year.

Shweta is a social media influencer and vlogger from Delhi with more than 587,000 followers on the social media platform Instagram. She worked as a broadcaster for the International Legends League.

Meanwhile, a new heavyweight has entered the race to buy the owners of the Royal Challengers Bangalore franchise. Swedish private equity firm EQT Group is preparing a binding bid that could value the franchise at around $2–2.1 billion, according to sources familiar with the process.

If submitted at that level, the offer would comfortably exceed the roughly $1.8 billion non-binding bid made by Avram Glazer through Lancer Capital.

The deadline for binding bids in the sale process is March 16.

The franchise is currently owned by United Spirits Limited, the Indian arm of global liquor giant Diageo. The company put its stake in Royal Challengers Sports Private Limited (RCSPL) up for sale in November 2025 as part of what it called a strategic review of its non-core investments.

RCSPL owns both the Royal Challengers Bangalore team in the Indian Premier League and the franchise's side in the Women's Premier League.



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"More Than An Hour For 6.5 km": Bengaluru Man Highlights City's Traffic Chaos

A Bengaluru resident has captured the attention of social media users by highlighting the commuting struggles within the city. Pankaj Huria shared a video on Instagram showing himself stuck in traffic, illustrating the painfully slow pace of his journey to work.

In the video, Huria explains that he left his home for the office, a distance of just 6.5 kilometers, at 9:15 am. Despite spending over half an hour on the road, his vehicle had barely moved due to the heavy traffic.

He then pans the camera to his car's infotainment screen, which is running Google Maps. The screen indicates that he still has approximately 4.4 kilometers left to cover, with an estimated arrival time of 10:16 am. This implies that completing the short distance of 6.5 kilometers could take over an hour.

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Expressing his frustration, Huria remarks that taking over an hour to travel a mere 6.5 kilometers is a common occurrence in Bengaluru, and that this is the harsh reality of the city.

Social Media Reaction

Social media users were shocked after seeing the video. One user commented, "Reality of borewell road."

Another user noted, "It takes 1.5 hours to cover 6 kilometers.

"Same in Pune," added a third user.



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Jay Shah's Declaration On India's T20 WC Win: "Team India Means Victory"

Likening India's current winning streak to the unstoppable Australian teams of the past, ICC chairman Jay Shah stated on Saturday that the name Team India is now a definitive marker of triumph in world cricket. The Indian men's team recently became the first side to successfully defend a T20 World Cup title, beating New Zealand in a one-sided final in Ahmedabad. In November, the women's side won their maiden World Cup. Reflecting on India's presence in the global game, Shah said during a private awards function, "Just as there was a time when Australia meant victory, today, Team India means victory. That has become the reality now."

Shah, who served as the BCCI secretary before moving to the ICC, was honoured for his exceptional contribution to sports. He dedicated the award to athletes for their hard work on the field.

"I would like to dedicate this award to all the athletes, especially the women athletes who are working hard on the field," Shah said.

The ICC chief also congratulated Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav and head coach Gautam Gambhir for the team's recent triumph, and praised all the semifinalists.

"I want to congratulate Surya, Gautam Gambhir, and all the players of Team India. I also want to congratulate not just Team India but also the South African team and the England team, who did not lose a single game before the knockout stage.

"And finally, the finalists, the New Zealand cricket team, for the way they performed and worked hard on the field. Congratulations to them as well," Shah said.

Shah also listed Indian cricket's achievements since he took charge as BCCI secretary in 2019.

"From 2019, when I joined the BCCI, to 2026 - in these seven years - Team India has won two Under-19 Men's World Cups, two Under-19 Women's World Cups, finished as runners-up in the WTC final once, runners-up in the ODI World Cup once, won two consecutive T20 World Cups, and the 2025 Champions Trophy. This is a huge achievement. I congratulate you all for that.

"I remember this because I have been following cricket since 1998, and as an administrator, I have been handling cricket since 2009."

Shah also advised the Indian team to continue working with the same zeal and passion that fueled their recent success.

"Through Gautam bhai, Surya, and this platform, I want to give a message to the entire team again. In my seventeen years as an administrator, I've learned that it takes months to go from the top to the bottom, but it takes years to go from the bottom to the top.

"For you (the players), you just have to sustain your performance; it's relatively easy. So, work as hard as you have been, so that you keep receiving awards every year," he said.

"When I was in the BCCI, I had planned up until the 2028 Olympics. But then Surya took charge as captain, and I moved to the ICC.

"New people have come in my place at the BCCI. All of you together need to prepare for the 2030 and 2032 games, and you know where the 2036 Olympics will be held. So, prepare for that as well."



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Kuldeep Yadav Marries Vanshika Chaddha In Dreamy Mussoorie Wedding. See Pics

India spinner Kuldeep Yadav tied the knot with his childhood friend, Vanshika Chaddha, on Saturday in the hill station of Mussoorie. The ceremony was attended by several current and former cricketers, including Kuldeep's 2026 T20 World Cup-winning teammates Tilak Varma and Rinku Singh. Social media was flooded with pictures and videos from the couple's festivities, following their private engagement last year. In one viral clip, Kuldeep and Vanshika are seen walking hand-in-hand as pyrotechnics lit up the background.

Kuldeep and Vanshika's wedding was hosted at the Welcomhotel The Savoy, which was reportedly reserved for several days to accommodate the guests and festivities. 

"So happy you've found your forever love. Cheers to a beautiful life, Lil Bro," Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal posted on X.

Fans also took to social media to congratulate the couple of their wedding.

Photos and videos circulating on social media have offered glimpses of the colorful Sangeet ceremony held on Friday evening. In images shared by cricketing icons Suresh Raina and Yuzvendra Chahal, the bride and groom were seen in coordinated traditional outfits that quickly went viral online.

Tilak, who reached Mussoorie on Saturday, earlier said that he will enjoy the wedding before getting into the preparation for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, where he will represent the five-time champions Mumbai Indians.

"We're going to Kuldeep's wedding to have fun. After that, we'll prepare for IPL," Tilak told IANS.

Media reports suggest that Kuldeep postponed the wedding, originally scheduled for November 2025, to focus on helping India clinch the T20 World Cup 2026. The couple, who both hail from Kanpur and grew up just 3 km apart, got engaged last year at a hotel in Lucknow. Vanshika currently works as an LIC employee.

Despite the team's success, Kuldeep featured just once during the T20 World Cup, returning tidy figures of 1/14 against arch-rivals Pakistan in the group stage. Meanwhile, the spinner's father, Ram Singh Yadav, visited Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath last week to personally extend a wedding invitation.



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"Missiles, Drones Flying Over Us": LPG-Laden Indian Tanker Stuck Near Hormuz

An Indian ship with 34 crew members has been stranded for several days near the Strait of Hormuz as Iran, engaged in battle with the US and Israel, has blocked it. The tanker -- under the command of Captain Virendra Vishwakarma -- is loaded with enough LPG to fill 3.6 million domestic gas cylinders. With missiles and drones regularly flying past, the Captain and crew have been calling desperately for help.

The vessel had departed from the Mina Al Ahmadi port in Kuwait, bound for the Deendayal Kandla Port in Gujarat. The restrictions imposed on this maritime route since February 28 have brought the ship to a halt. It is now anchored in the Mina Saqr port area near the UAE, awaiting its turn to proceed.

Read: India-Bound LPG Tanker Crosses Strait Of Hormuz Amid Iran Blockade: Sources

In an emotional message sent from the ship, Captain Virendra has described the terrifying scene unfolding around them. 

"Missiles and drones are flying directly over us. Sirens are blaring everywhere, and every moment feels as though something terrible could happen. We are simply waiting for the Indian Navy's protective escort so that we may return safely to our homeland," his message read.

Back in Mumbai's Dahisar, Vishwakarma's family is living under in fear. His wife, Nilpa Vishwakarma, said she has not slept for several nights. Their 10-year-old son, Vedansh, and 12-year-old daughter, Nirvi, are anxiously waiting for their father's return. 

Due to the lack of internet connectivity, they have not been able to connect regularly -- a situation that has only heightened their anxiety.

The ship has only 60 days' supply of rations left. 

The shipping company, GESCO, along with the concerned ministry, remains in constant contact with the Indian Navy.

The Captain and his family now have a singular demand: that the Indian Navy intervene as soon as possible and safely bring them home.



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Watch: Chahal Lights Up Kuldeep's Haldi Day With Dance On 'Paan Ki Dukaan'

Indian cricket team spinner Kuldeep Yadav is all set to tie the knot with his fiancee, Vanshika, on Saturday in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand. The festivities for the big day have already begun, with the haldi ceremony taking place on Friday, giving fans plenty of memorable moments. Many big names are also expected to attend the wedding. The couple will exchange their vows at the grand Savoy Hotel, which has been fully booked for the 31-year-old wrist-spinner's wedding and will remain unavailable to other guests for two to three days.

A video from the haldi ceremony went viral on social media, showing Kuldeep's teammate and veteran leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal dancing enthusiastically.

Chahal, who has shared the field with Kuldeep in numerous international matches, was seen grooving to the popular song "Paan Ki Dukaan" from the movie O Romeo. He also actively participated in the ceremony and was spotted applying haldi to both Kuldeep and Vanshika.

On his arrival for Dehradun, Chahal had also expressed excitement about being part of the special occasion.

Speaking to ANI, Chahal shared his enthusiasm for the festivities and his close bond with Kuldeep. "I am very excited for my brother's marriage. I will dance a lot and enjoy," he said with a smile, hinting at lively celebrations ahead.

According to reports by PTI, former India captains Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will be in attendance for Kuldeep's wedding on Saturday. The nation's premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who recently won the T20 World Cup 2026 alongside Kuldeep, is also expected to be present.

Alongside Kohli, Rohit and Bumrah, several other VIPs are expected to attend the grand wedding ceremony.

Legendary India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar, current India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav and T20 World Cup-winning stars Rinku Singh and Tilak Varma are among the other high-profile cricket personalities expected to attend, according to reports.

Media reports suggest that Kuldeep postponed the wedding, originally scheduled for November 2025, to focus on helping India clinch the T20 World Cup 2026. The couple, who both hail from Kanpur and grew up just 3 km apart, got engaged last year at a hotel in Lucknow. Vanshika currently works as an LIC employee.

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Kirsten's Big Verdict On Gambhir's Anti-Superstar Stand Amid T20 WC Win

Gautam Gambhir is a straight-talker. That is one aspect of the T20 World Cup-winning star - first as a player and now as a coach - that none can deny. And yet again, after India's third T20 World Cup win, Gambhir was unabashed about what he wanted from the side. Gambhir spoke about being "misunderstood" as a player and coach, saying that if he is to be made a "villain" for advocating that the team is above the individual, he is okay with the tag, and that "one day, his honesty will defend him."

In an interview with ANI, Gambhir said that while "the media wants to create superstars, his job is to create a super team." "That is a simple difference and that difference will always remain. The media wants to create superstars, but my job as a head coach is to create a super team. And that is the only way I look at my profession because my job is to be absolutely fair, even, and treat everyone exactly equally, because those 15 people in that dressing room are absolutely equal to me," he said.

"I do not look at the amount of runs they have scored. I do not look at the amount of social media following they have. I do not look at what TRP they bring to the people or to the broadcaster. I only look at what they bring to the team and what they bring to the country. And that is why I feel that my job is to create a super team. And hopefully, till I finish my tenure, I will be able to create a super team," Gambhir said.

Gary Kirsten, India's 2011 World Cup-winning coach, has fully supported Gambhir's stand.

"I think it [superstar culture] has changed significantly in India over the last 15-odd years and I think he [Gambhir] is absolutely spot on," Kirsten said on Wisden Cricket's The Scoop on YouTube.

"I think that India was driven largely around that superstardom status of each individual and there was a massive commercial entity to that as well.

"But I think the IPL has definitely brought in a different dynamic there and I couldn't agree with you more. There are just so many good Indian players around now. I mean, you could literally pick three teams. When I was with the Namibians [as a consultant for the T20 World Cup], we were down at the Centre of Excellence in Bangalore, and it's the most impressive cricket facility I've ever seen anywhere."



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