March 07, 2026

Kuldeep Yadav (Cricketer) Biography, Age, Height, Girlfriend, Family, Facts, Wiki & More

Updated On : October 31, 2025

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Short Biography

Kuldeep Yadav was born on 14-12-1994 in Unnao in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. He is an Indian Cricket Player who plays as a bowler for the Indian national cricket team, Uttar Pradesh cricket team, and Delhi Capitals. He also played for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) from 2016 to 2021.

Other Name: Kuldeep Singh Yadav, Kulya

Kuldeep Yadav Complete Bio & Career

Kuldeep Yadav started as a fast bowler when he first joined a cricket academy in Kanpur but was asked by his coach Kapil Pandey to switch to something much rarer - left-arm wrist spin. The change wasn't smooth - Kuldeep admitted that he had even tried once - but he soon realised bowling left-arm wrist spin was the way forward for him. And he was good at it too, having not only solid control over the length but also a potent wrong'un among his variations.
 
There haven't been too many bowlers of his ilk in India, and Kuldeep, therefore, attracted immediate attention after successful stints at the Under-19 level.
 
Kuldeep played his first India U-19 game in April 2012 as a 17-year old and despite consistently taking wickets, he stayed below the radar. It was the 2014 edition of the U-19 World Cup in Dubai that pushed his stocks higher. After a wicketless spell in the opening game against Pakistan, Kuldeep picked up a hat-trick in the next game against Scotland.
 
He garnered a niche for himself soon and thus was picked by IPL franchise KKR even before the U-19 World Cup. He, however, didn't got many matches but was still retained by KKR for the coming season. He along with Sunil Narine formed a formidable pair and troubled the best of batsmen. He finally got selected for India's ODI team in 2014 even before he made his first class debut. He soon established himself at the domestic level and a national call up was soon on the cards. After Ravinder Jadeja and R. Ashwin failed to make any impact at the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy, he was included in the team and since then has never looked back. He took a hat-trick in ODIs against the visiting Australia in 2018 and that made him one of the most feared spinners in the shorter formats of the game. He has been picked for India's World Cup Squad in 2019 and is expected to show his magic at the showcase event.

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Kuldeep Yadav Family, Relatives and Other Relations

Father Ram Singh Yadav (Brick Kiln Owner)
Mother Usha Yadav (Homemaker)
Brother None
Sisters Anita Yadav, Madhu Yadav & Anushka Yadav
Affair/Girlfriend Vanshika (now his fiancee)
Marital Status  Engaged with Vanshika (Engagement Date: 04-06-2025)

Kuldeep Yadav was born to a businessman father Ram Singh Yadav & a homemaker mother Usha Yadav. He has three sisters named Anita Yadav, Madhu Yadav & Anushka Singh Yadav. He was in a relationship with his childhood friend Vanshika. Kuldeep and Vandhika got engaged on 04-06-2025. 

Kuldeep Yadav shared a photo with his sisters Anita Yadav, Madhu Yadav & Anushka Singh Yadav on his instagram

Kuldeep Yadav shared a photo with his mother Usha Yadav on his instagram on the occasion of mother's day

Kuldeep Yadav posted a photo with his father Ram Singh Yadav on his instagram

Life's Important Dates Of Kuldeep Yadav

Body Measurements

Chest Size 42
Biceps Size 14
Waist Size 32
Skin Colour Wheatish
Eye Colour Dark Brown
Hair Colour Black

Personal Info

Home Town Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, India
Nationality Indian
Religion Hindu
Address Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
School Karam Devi Memorial Academy World School, Kanpur
College Didn't Go
Qualification 12th Grade
Hobbies Travelling and Listening Music
Marital Status Engaged
Debut Test - 25-03-2017 against Australia
ODI - 23-06-2017 against West Indies
T20I - 09-07-2017 against West Indies
Best Friends Yuzvender Chahal and Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Salary T20I - 3 Lakhs Per Match
ODI - 6 Lakhs Per Match
Test - 15 Lakhs Per Match
IPL 2025 - 13.25 Crore by Delhi Capitals
Net Worth $5 Million
Official Website N/A
Playing Role Bowler
Bowling Style Left-arm wrist spin
Batting Style Left-handed
Jersey Number #23

Collections

Car Collections Audi A6, Ford EcoSport, Mercedes-Benz GLE

Favourites

Favorite Color Blue, White
Favorite Player Shane Warne
Favorite Sport Football and Cricket
Favorite Actress Kajol Devgan
Favorite Actor Shah Rukh Khan , Rajinikanth
Favorite Singer Eminem , Arijit Singh
Favorite Song The Monster by Eminem
Favorite Place Melbourne, London, Vrindavan
Favorite Dress Casual Wear
Favorite Food Street Food, Samosa, Pani Puri, Bhindi Ki Sabji

Shocking / Interesting Facts & Secrets About Kuldeep Yadav

  • He started his career as a fast bowler.
  • He is the first chinaman bowler that India has produced.
  • His father is a brick kiln owner.
  • The first test wicket he took was of David Warner.

Kuldeep Yadav Age, Birthday Facts and Birthday Countdown

31 years, 2months, 21 days old age Kuldeep Yadav will turn 32 on 14 December, 2026. Only 9 months, 6 days, 11 hours,59 minutes has left for his next birthday.

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