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Kuldeep Yadav's Wedding Reception Attended by BCCI VP, IPL 2026 Start Date Confirmed

BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla attended the wedding reception of Indian cricketer Kuldeep Yadav in Lucknow, offering blessings and praising Yadav's significant contributions to Indian cricket. Shukla also confirmed that the 2026 Indian Premier League season will begin on March 28, with the full schedule to be announced soon. Kuldeep Yadav married his childhood friend Vanshika in Mussoorie, following India's victory in the T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand. In that final, India posted 255 runs, with key half-centuries from Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, and Sanju Samson, to win the tournament.

Key Points: Kuldeep Yadav Wedding, IPL 2026 Start Date - BCCI VP Attends

  • BCCI VP attends reception
  • Kuldeep praised for contributions
  • IPL 2026 starts March 28
  • India won T20 World Cup 2026
  • Wedding in Mussoorie
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"He has contributed a lot to Indian cricket": BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla on Kuldeep Yadav as he attends cricketer's wedding reception

BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla attends Kuldeep Yadav's wedding reception, praises his cricket contributions and confirms IPL 2026 begins March 28.

"He has contributed a lot to Indian cricket": BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla on Kuldeep Yadav as he attends cricketer's wedding reception
"He has contributed a lot to Indian cricket. - Rajeev Shukla"

Lucknow, March 17

The Board of Control for Cricket in India Vice President, Rajeev Shukla, attended the wedding reception of Indian cricketer Kuldeep Yadav and Vanshika in Lucknow on Tuesday.

Rajeev Shukla, while speaking to the reporters, praised Kuldeep Yadav's contributions to Indian cricket and offered his blessings. He also noted that the IPL will begin on March 28, with the full schedule to be announced soon.

"He has contributed a lot to Indian cricket. Today, his wedding reception is taking place here. We have all come here to give him blessings. He is a very capable player," the BCCI VP said.

He also noted that the IPL will begin on March 28, with the full schedule to be announced soon.

"IPL is also going to begin from March 28th. Very soon, the complete schedule of the IPL will be released," Rajeev Shukla said.

Notably, the IPL has announced the schedule only for the first two weeks of the tournament in 2026, with the cash-rich league set to kick off with a match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 28 at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Coming to Kuldeep Yadav's wedding, the Indian cricketer tied the knot with his childhood friend, Vanshika, on Saturday, March 14, at Welcomhotel The Savoy in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand.

The couple got engaged in a private ceremony held in Lucknow in June last year, a private event attended only by close family members.

Kuldeep's wedding comes right after Team India's dominant campaign at the T20 World Cup 2026, culminating with their win in the finals against New Zealand to clinch back-to-back T20 WCs.

The final, played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 8, saw India comfortably defeat New Zealand. India posted a massive total of 255 runs, thanks to impressive half-centuries from Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, and Sanju Samson. New Zealand struggled to chase the target and were bowled out for 159.

Notably, Kuldeep Yadav featured in only one match at the World Cup, against Pakistan, where he claimed figures of 1/14 in 3 overs.

- ANI

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Sarah B
It's nice to see BCCI officials attending personal events. Shows a human side to the board. But honestly, the bigger news for me is the IPL schedule! March 28th can't come soon enough. RCB vs SRH should be a cracking opener.
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Vikram M
A bit surprised to read Kuldeep played only one match in the World Cup we just won. He's a world-class spinner. Hope he gets more chances in the upcoming season, especially in Tests. Congratulations to the couple!
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Priya S
Mussoorie is such a beautiful place for a wedding! Heartwarming to know he married his childhood friend. True love story. Wishing them all the best. Now, back to cricket - can't wait for the full IPL fixture to plan my watch parties!
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Rohit P
Shukla ji is right, Kuldeep has contributed a lot. That 5-wicket haul against Pakistan a few years back is unforgettable! But BCCI should also focus on why such a talent is underutilized in big tournaments. Just one game in the WC?
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Michael C
Interesting mix of news - a wedding and IPL scheduling. The 2026 World Cup final score mentioned here (255/159) shows how dominant India was. Kuldeep's economy of 1/14 in 3 overs in his only game was very tidy. Congrats to him!

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