Meet Vanshika, the woman behind Kuldeep Yadav’s calm off the field

September 15, 2025 Credit: Getty

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Kuldeep Yadav MoM award

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Kuldeep Yadav engagement

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Vanshika hometown

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How Kuldeep met Vanshika

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Is Vanshika on social media?

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Vanshika's support for Kuldeep

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Vanshika's bond with Kuldeep's family.

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Engagement ceremony

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Kuldeep first international outing after engagement

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