Suryakumar Yadav: Life, Family & Cricketing Journey
Early Life & Family
- Full name: Suryakumar Ashok Yadav, born on 14 September 1990 in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
- Parents: Ashok Kumar Yadav and Swapna Yadav. Ashok is/was associated with the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai.
- Siblings: One sister (Dinel Yadav) and/or one brother mentioned in some sources.
- Married to Devisha Shetty, a dance coach. They met in Mumbai.
Domestic & Early Cricket
- He developed his cricket in Mumbai’s club circuits: played age-group cricket, Parsi Gymkhana, Dadar Union, etc.
- Debuted for the Mumbai domestic team in List A in February 2010; his first-class and T20 domestic debuts followed that same year.
- Notable performance: In the 2011-12 Ranji Trophy, top scorer for Mumbai with 754 runs in 9 matches.
IPL (Indian Premier League) Career
- Early IPL: Bought by Mumbai Indians (2012), then signed by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in 2014, where he won his first IPL title.
- Later, rejoined Mumbai Indians, and won IPL trophies with them (e.g. 2019, 2020) as his performance rose.
International Career & Key Achievements
Milestone | Detail |
T20I debut | March 2021 for India. |
ODI debut | July 2021. |
Test debut | February 2023 v Australia; as of late, he has played very few Tests. |
Captaincy | He is the captain of India T20I side (appointed Nov 2023, re-appointed July 2024) after Rohit Sharma retirement. |
World Cups & Winning | Part of the Indian team that won the Asia Cup 2023 and ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. |
Former No.1 T20I batter | He held the top ranking in ICC menâ T20I batting from Oct 2022 to June 2024. |
T20I centuries | Has scored four T20I hundreds. |
Catch in T20 WC Final | In the 2024 T20 World Cup final, took a crucial boundary-catch of David Miller in the final over. That catch is widely remembered. |
Stats & Style
- Batting: Right-handed middle order; aggressive, with a wide range of shots (nicknamed “Mr. 360°”).
- T20I stats (approx): Over 80 matches, batting average around high 30s, with 4 hundreds and many fifties.
- IPL: In recent seasons, has scored well, including IPL centuries and crucial match wins.
Challenges & Rise
- Had modest beginnings and had to wait for his chance; sometimes overlooked in the domestic setup.
- Overcame injuries and form slumps; consistent performance in T20Is and IPL elevated him to fame.
Why Suryakumar Yadav is a Legend
- Blends flair & efficiency; very capable when the stakes are high.
- Frequent match-winning knocks, especially in limited overs cricket.
- Has redefined middle-order batting in T20s for India: ability to accelerate, counter-attack.
- Leadership role adds to his legacy, now captaining the T20I side.
