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Mint
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Meet Vanshika, Kuldeep Yadav's childhood friend-turned-fiancée
Team India's star spinner Kuldeep Yadav recently got engaged to his childhood friend Vanshika in a private ceremony in Lucknow, and fans are now eager to know more about the woman who has been by his side through the years. The engagement, held on Wednesday, was an intimate affair attended by close family and friends. Among those present were fellow Uttar Pradesh cricketers, including India and Kolkata Knight Riders batter Rinku Singh, who was accompanied by his fiancée and Member of Parliament, Priya Saroj. Born and brought up in Shyam Nagar, a locality in Lucknow, Vanshika is a non-celebrity who works with the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC). Despite staying away from the limelight, her steady presence in Kuldeep's life has been deeply significant. The couple's relationship dates back to their childhood days in Kanpur, where they first met. Their bond, rooted in years of friendship, gradually evolved into a romantic relationship and eventually led to their recent engagement. The ceremony itself reflected the couple's private nature. Kuldeep looked dapper in a cream-coloured embroidered sherwani, while Vanshika stunned in a bright orange lehenga. The two exchanged rings in the presence of close loved ones, marking a special personal milestone for the cricketer. Although there has been no official announcement from the couple on social media, pictures from the function have gone viral, with fans flooding the internet with congratulatory messages. While the wedding was initially planned for June 29, it has reportedly been postponed due to Kuldeep's commitments with the Indian team's upcoming tour of England. A new date has not been confirmed yet, but the wedding is expected to take place later this year. On the professional front, the 30-year-old left-arm wrist-spinner recently featured for the Delhi Capitals in the 2025 Indian Premier League. He impressed with the ball, taking 15 wickets in 14 matches at an economy rate of 7.07. His performance played a key part in helping DC finish fifth in the points table, with seven wins. Kuldeep continues to be a vital part of India's bowling line-up across all formats. He was instrumental in India's triumphs at both the 2024 T20 World Cup and the 2025 Champions Trophy. Since his international debut in 2017, he has built a solid record, claiming 181 wickets in 113 ODIs, 69 wickets in 40 T20Is, and 56 wickets in 13 Test matches
India Today
21-05-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Special Rohit Sharma tribute at Wankhede: 'Mumbai cha Raja' jerseys, masks distributed
Mumbai Indians and their fans organised a heartfelt tribute to Rohit Sharma in celebration of his illustrious Test career. Special blue jerseys and masks bearing Rohit's smiling face were distributed at the Wankhede Stadium ahead of their IPL 2025 clash against Delhi Capitals on Wednesday, 21 jerseys, emblazoned with the phrase "Mumbai Cha Raja" (The King of Mumbai), were specially prepared for the occasion. Social media posts from Wankhede also revealed the unique masks featuring Rohit's face, ready for fans to wear in tribute. Notably, blue jerseys were chosen over traditional Test whites to avoid any visibility issues during the IPL match, which is played with a white ball. | MI vs DC, IPL 2025 Coverage |advertisementRohit Sharma, who announced his retirement from Test cricket on 7 May, returned to competitive action for the first time since stepping away from the red-ball format. He was named in the playing XI for Mumbai Indians, who made a single change by bringing in Mitchell Santner for Corbin Bosch in what was a must-win A great initiative by Mumbai Indians today distribution Mumbai cha raja jersey in Wankhede stadium Come on (@dipupatel45) May 21, 2025 Last week, Rohit was at Wankhede for the inauguration of the newly renamed 'Rohit Sharma Stand', an honour bestowed upon him by the Mumbai Cricket Association in recognition of his significant contributions to Indian cricket. Rohit recently led India to victory in the 2024 T20 World Cup and the 2025 Champions tribute followed a similar gesture from fans of Virat Kohli, who wore whites to an IPL match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. However, that match on 17 May was abandoned due to rain, leaving many fans Rohit has retired from Tests, he will continue to feature in the IPL and in India's one-day international fixtures. At 38, he finishes his Test career with 4,301 runs from 67 matches, and captained India in 24 Tests between 2022 and will now head into a new era of red-ball cricket without both Rohit and Virat Kohli, who also retired from Tests earlier this month. The five-Test series in England, from 20 June to 4 August, will mark the beginning of a new World Test Championship cycle. The squad and India's new Test captain are set to be announced on Saturday, 24 updated on IPL 2025 with India Today! Get match schedules, team squads, live score, and the latest IPL points table for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Plus, keep track of the top contenders for the IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap. Don't miss a moment!Tune InMust Watch IN THIS STORY#IPL 2025
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First Post
16-05-2025
- Sport
- First Post
Rohit Sharma's wife Ritika Sajdeh can't stop crying after stand inaugurated in India captain's name
Rohit Sharma was honoured by the MCA with a stand named after him at Wankhede Stadium on Friday. An emotional Ritika Sajdeh was seen wiping her tears as the crowd celebrated Rohit's iconic journey. The ceremony was held just days after Rohit's retirement from Test cricket. read more It was a very emotional moment for Rohit Sharma and his family as a stand was named after him at the famous Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) honoured Rohit for his amazing achievements in Indian cricket on Friday by inaugurating a stand in his name in the presence of several dignitaries, including Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. Ritika Sajdeh gets emotional at MCA event Rohit Sharma, who led India to big wins like the 2024 T20 World Cup and 2025 Champions Trophy, was present at the event along with his wife Ritika Sajdeh, his parents, and some Mumbai Indians (MI) players. Ritika could not hold back her tears during the ceremony. She was seen wiping her eyes as the crowd clapped and celebrated Rohit's special moment. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Check out the video that is going viral on various social media handles. From seeing the first ball he faced vs SA to his 76 in CT finals. I have proudly and happily lived his journey with him and I tell you this day feels so special and blessed. God Bless @ImRo45 🧿 PS- We get your feeling Ritika Sajdeh, we get those tears lady🥹#RohitSharma𓃵 — Misty Sinha (@naive_shrewd) May 16, 2025 More from First Cricket Ravi Shastri says Rohit Sharma 'would have never not played' in Sydney Test under his coaching Rohit has scored 49 international centuries and is one of the most respected cricketers in the country. This move from MCA came after Rohit announced his retirement from Test cricket last week. Rohit shared the news of his retirement from the red-ball format with friends and followers via a social media post. Meanwhile, the event also honoured other legends of Mumbai cricket. A stand was named after former Indian captain Ajit Wadekar and another after Sharad Pawar, a big name in Mumbai cricket administration and a politician belonging to the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). Rohit in IPL 2025 Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma will next be seen in action during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, resuming from 17 May onwards. His team Mumbai Indians (MI) are in the playoff race, currently sitting in fourth place with seven wins in 12 matches. Rohit's start to the IPL 2025 season was not the best but he recovered after a few games. He has scored 300 runs in 11 matches a strike rate of 152.28 and an average of 30.00. Rohit has three fifties in the tournament so far. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
'Bekaar': Rohit Sharma makes shocking statement about naturally-gifted player
Rohit Sharma (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma , known for his calm approach and exquisite leadership qualities on the field, surprised many with a strong statement about the idea of natural talent in cricket . Speaking in an interview with senior journalist Vimal Kumar, Rohit dismissed the label of 'naturally gifted' in a brutally honest manner. 'Beekar hai (It's useless),' Rohit said when asked about natural talent and leadership. Operation Sindoor 'Our job is to hit target, not to count body bags': Air Marshal Bharti on Op Sindoor Precautionary blackout imposed across parts of Rajasthan, Punjab 'Indian Navy was in position to strike Karachi': Vice Admiral on Operation Sindoor Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo 'Nothing comes naturally. To appear effortless takes a lot of effort. People don't see the hard work behind what looks 'natural'. Whether it's being a player or a leader, it all comes from hours of work, not magic. I myself started out as a bowler,' he added. Rohit's comments shed light on the myth of raw talent in Indian cricket , emphasising that behind every great performance lies immense dedication and preparation, not just innate ability. Rohit Sharma's last press conference as a captain With 11,168 runs in 273 ODIs and a record highest score of 264, Rohit has proven his value in white-ball cricket. Under his captaincy, India won the 2024 T20 World Cup and the 2025 Champions Trophy, reinforcing his legacy as one of the game's top leaders. Poll How would you rate Rohit Sharma's impact as a leader in Indian cricket? Poor Average Good Exceptional Recently, the 38-year-old called time on his Test career, just weeks before India's five-Test series against England starting June 20. Over 11 years, he played 67 Tests, scoring 4,301 runs with 12 centuries. His top score of 212 came against South Africa in 2019, a turning point in his red-ball journey. Explained: Why Rohit Sharma retired from Test cricket Though his early Test years were inconsistent, especially in overseas conditions, Rohit bounced back strongly as an opener in the ICC World Test Championship. With 2,716 runs and nine centuries in the WTC era, he became India's highest run-getter in the competition. While his Test and T20I journeys are over, Rohit continues to lead India in ODIs, with the same message: greatness isn't gifted, it's earned.
News18
08-05-2025
- Sport
- News18
'MS Dhoni Made A Video Call...': Rohit Sharma Recalls India's T20 World Cup Triumph
Last Updated: India defeated South Africa by 7 runs in the final of the 2024 T20 World Cup, played at Kensington Oval in Barbados on June 29, 2024. India defeated South Africa by 7 runs in Barbados on June 29, 2024, to win the T20 World Cup title and end the 11-year-long wait for an ICC title. India's historic win over the Proteas at Kensington Oval was celebrated by fans around the world, and according to Indian captain Rohit Sharma, former skipper and legendary wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni video-called to congratulate the team on their memorable win. In a recent interview with Vimal Kumar, Rohit was asked about his bond with Dhoni and if he had a conversation with him about the T20 World Cup title win; he said, 'Unka message aaya tha jeetne ke baad, reply kiya maine. Unhone video call kiya actually, team mei kisi ko video call kiya tha jab hum udhar the West Indies mei, aur unhone video call mei thumbs up kiya, Well done." Rohit Sharma – MS Dhoni did video call to us after winning mutual respect between them. 😍 — Selfless⁴⁵ (@SelflessCricket) May 8, 2025 Post India's T20 World Cup title win, Dhoni also shared a Instagram post which read, 'WORLD CUP CHAMPIONS heart rate was up,well done on being calm, having the self belief and doing what u guys all the Indians back home and everywhere in the world a big thank you for bringing the World Cup thanks for the priceless birthday gift." Rohit is only the second Indian captain after Dhoni to win the T20 World Cup. Dhoni was the captain of the Indian team that won the inaugural edition of the T20 World Cup in 2007. In the final played on September 24, 2007, at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, India defeated Pakistan by five runs. Rohit was part of the Indian team in that tournament and played a big role in the team's title win. In the 2024 T20 World Cup, Rohit led India from the front and finished as the team's leading run getter. He, however, failed to do much with the bat in the summit clash. After becoming only the third Indian captain to win an ICC title, Rohit led India to the Champions Trophy title win as well in March 2025. In the final of the 2025 Champions Trophy played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on March 9, India defeated New Zealand by four wickets. Rohit opened the innings for India in the 252-run chase and, with the help of seven fours and three sixes, scored 76 runs from 83 balls. For his super show in the summit clash, Rohit won the Player of the Match award. The 38-year-old right-handed batter is the only captain in history to reach the final of all four ICC tournaments. First Published: May 08, 2025, 20:05 IST
