Lucknow: Team India’s spinners Kuldeep Yadav A celebratory evening at the Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2025 added a touch of humor, offering a candid glimpse into her newly married life while felicitating her performances.The Uttar Pradesh spinner, who was among several players who were honored with the special honour, laughed with his honest confession about his recent marriage to Vanshika Chadha. “Before the wedding, I was a little nervous at first. After that, it was incredible. It felt really good, it was the beginning of a new life,” Kuldeep said recently, reflecting on the early days of tying the knot.He followed it up with a light-hearted line that soon became a highlight of the evening: “New marriage everyone looks good, mein ekchi sukhi hai 4-5 din mein bivi ki suno sarf toh duhi chaligi zindagi. (Everyone enjoys the early days of marriage. Your wife, life will go smoothly).”Kuldeep, along with Deepti Sharma, were recognized for their contributions. Indian cricket During the year, as part of a wider category that honors athletes from Uttar Pradesh in various disciplines. The event celebrated sporting excellence in over 45 categories, covering performances from January to December 2025.The awards, judged by an eminent panel comprising Abhinav Bindra, PR Sreejesh, Mithali Raj, Achanta Sarath Kamal, Leander Pace and Devendra Jhajharia, recognized achievements at all levels.Kuldeep’s comments, however, ensured that beyond the honour, it was a moment of kinship and laughter that stayed with the audience.