Bhuvneshwar Kumar marries Nupur Nagar in Meerut, see pics

Bhuvneshwar Kumar tied the knot with Nupur Nagar on Thursday. On a day when Zaheer Khan also married Bollywood actress Sagarika Ghatge, Bhuvneshwar married his longtime friend Nupur in Meerut and the wedding ceremony was attended by many cricketers. The pacer had been released by the BCCI for the wedding after India's first Test against Sri Lanka. Bhuvneshwar reportedly will host a reception for his friends and Indian cricket team in New Delhi on November 30 when the team is in the capital for the third and final Test match against Sri Lanka from December 2.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar had earlier announced the date of wedding. It was earlier reported that the wedding will take place during the India-Sri Lanka Test series but exact was not confirmed.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar with his better-half Nupur Nagar after their marriage. The marriage function was held in Meerut, Bhuvneshwar Kumar's hometown.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar got married in his hometown and out-of-favour India fast bowler Praveen Kumar, who hails from the same town, attended the function. Suresh Raina, who has played First-Class cricket for UP and has been teammate of both Bhuvneshwar and Praveen in the Indian cricket team, was also present.

Bhuveshwar Kumar's better half Nupur Nagar is working as an engineer in Greater Noida. The Indian pacer's family have known the Nupur's family for long and had agreed to the wedding.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar's current teammates from the Indian cricket team were not able to attend the wedding as most of them are in Nagpur preparing for the second Test against Sri Lanka which begins from Friday. (Source: Instagram)

Bhuvneshwar Kumar before his marriage in Meerut. Apart from the hectic cricket schedule of the Indian cricket team, Bhuvneshwar was busy with his marriage and is expected to be back with the team for the third Test in Delhi.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar's wedding was a traditional one. Seen here is the Indian fast bowler during the haldi ceremony. Bhuvneshwar had earlier announced his engagement with Nupur in Greater Noida.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar had not revealed Nupur Nagar as his better-half until some fans went about the rumour of him dating a South Indian movie industry actress. But he later uploaded a photo with Nupur to clear the air.