Amid controversies and allegations of sexual assault on a minor, RCB fast bowler Yash Dayal married social media influencer Shweta Pundir. The video of their wedding on Pundir’s Instagram page surprised everyone.
Yash Dayal was probably going through the best phase of his career as he became a key member of the RCB attack when they won their first IPL title. His bowling antics could have earned him an India call-up, but character on the field doesn’t count all the time.
The cricketer was booked under charges of rape by a minor girl. As per the strict laws of the POCSO Act, which ensures strict punishment for crimes against children, he was repeatedly denied anticipatory bail.
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Yash Dayal surprisingly gets married amid POCSO charges
Indian cricketer and RCB left-arm fast bowler Yash Dayal, who was sidelined from cricket due to heinous allegations of crimes against children, has reportedly tied the knot with longtime sweetheart Shweta Pundir in a secret ceremony in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
Dayal married longtime partner Shweta Pundir in a private ceremony, which was not attended by any cricketer. The ceremony was reportedly held on 4 February, with only relatives present and none of the teammates attending the ceremony.
He is accused of raping a minor and emotionally blackmailing her for over two years by promising her a cricket career. This has caught the attention of many people on social media and in the cricket world.
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Cricketer Yash Dayal married content creator Shweta Pundir on February 4. It was an intimate ceremony in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Family members and some friends attended the event. There was no cricketer in the wedding.#yashdayal #rcb
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– HT City (@htcity) 15 March 2026
RCB cricketer Yash Dayal’s newlywed bride Shweta Pundir is a Delhi-based social media influencer and vlogger and has over 578K followers on Instagram. Along with this, he also has experience working as a broadcaster in the International Legends League and has gained widespread popularity.
Dayal, who was reportedly denied anticipatory bail over the past few months in 2025, was finally granted bail in January. She was the first to celebrate with a post in support of her partner on social media.
“Congratulations, love. Rising above the noise. The comeback is always stronger than the setback,” she wrote on Instagram.
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The charges against the Royal Challengers Bangalore cricketer have not been proved yet, due to which the investigation is ongoing, but the court granted bail to Dayal in January 2026.
Although Dayal has not made a comeback in any format of competitive cricket, and his return will be difficult following the serious charges, he remains a vital part of the RCB setup, especially after the participation of their frontline fast bowler Josh Hazlewood remains a major uncertainty.
Dayal, along with Bhuvneshwar Kumar, will be one of India’s two leading fast bowling options for RCB; However, Rasikh Dar will also be kept on the bench in his place, as he will have to prepare himself for any adverse situation.
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