India’s left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav capped off an impressive show against South Africa with yet another influential performance in the 3rd ODI at Visakhapatnam, playing a key role in India’s 2-1 series victory.
Kuldeep Yadav delivers match-turning spell in Vizag
Bowling on a surface that offered uneven pace and occasional grip, Kuldeep showcased exceptional control, finishing with 4 wickets for 41 runs – one of the most economical and impactful spells of the match.
Throughout the middle overs, he dismantled South Africa’s rhythm by removing vital middle-order batters, consistently deceiving right-handers with his trademark drift, dip and a well-disguised wrong’un. Across all three matches, Kuldeep reaffirmed why he remains India’s premier strike bowler in the middle phase of white-ball games, contributing with breakthroughs whenever the visitors threatened to rebuild.
Sunil Gavaskar’s light-hearted query from Kuldeep steals the post-match show
Following India’s series win, Kuldeep appeared on the Star Sports post-match show, where batting great Sunil Gavaskar unexpectedly shifted the conversation from cricket to personal life. With a mischievous grin, Gavaskar asked, “Shaadi kab kar rahe ho?” (When are you getting married?)
Kuldeep burst into a smile before giving a witty reply that instantly lit up the studio: “Jald hi… agle saal… New Year pe.” (Very soon… next year… around New Year.)
The cheeky hint – delivered with perfect comic timing – drew laughter from the panel and quickly ignited buzz online.
Within minutes, the interaction was circulating widely on X and Instagram, with fans posting humorous reactions, memes and mock wedding invitations. Some supporters joked that India had secured “a series win and a wedding announcement,” while others applauded Kuldeep for answering a personal question with charm instead of avoiding it.
Several fan pages shared edits celebrating both his on-field brilliance and off-field milestone, while others quipped that Gavaskar had “bowled the toughest delivery of the match.”
A look at Kuldeep’s relationship with Vanshika
For those unfamiliar with the story, Kuldeep is engaged to his childhood friend Vanshika, with the couple formalising their relationship in a private ceremony at Lucknow on June 4, 2025. Their engagement was attended by close family and a few teammates, including good friend Rinku Singh.
Vanshika, who works with LIC and has studied in Australia, shares a long-standing connection with Kuldeep, with their bond evolving over years from friendship to romance.
