Suryakumar Yadav Celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi with Family and Reflects on His Cricket Journey
Suryakumar Yadav's Family Celebration
On September 16, in Mumbai, former captain of India's T20 World Cup-winning team, Suryakumar Yadav, shared a touching moment from his Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations with his family on social media.
The cricketer, affectionately known as 'Mr 360', posted a delightful image on Instagram featuring himself, his wife Devisha, and their daughter Riddhima.
He captioned the post with a heartfelt message: "Ganpati Bappa Morya! May Bappa bring happiness, health, and success to all."
Celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi
The festival, which marks the birth of Lord Ganesha, is being joyfully observed nationwide with various traditional rituals, prayers, and community gatherings.
Suryakumar's Cricket Achievements
Recently turning 36, Suryakumar is a two-time T20 World Cup champion and a key figure in modern T20I batting for India.
He has reached significant milestones, including being awarded the ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year for both 2022 and 2023.
In October 2022, he ascended to the top of the ICC Men’s T20I Batting Rankings, achieving a remarkable 910 rating points in January 2023, one of the highest in the format's history.
Key Contributions to India's Success
Suryakumar played a pivotal role in India's ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 victory, famously sealing the title with a catch of David Miller in the final against South Africa. He later captained the team to the 2026 T20 World Cup title, making India the first team to defend the title successfully. Under his leadership, India also clinched the T20 Asia Cup 2025 in the UAE.
Suryakumar's Batting Statistics
Known for his dynamic batting style, Suryakumar has made a significant impact in T20Is, scoring 3,272 runs in 113 matches at an average of 36.35 and a strike rate of 162.94, including four centuries and 25 fifties, making him India's third-highest run-scorer in this format.
In ODIs, he has played 37 matches, accumulating 773 runs at an average of 25.76, with a strike rate of 105.02, including four fifties and a top score of 72*. His Test debut in 2023 saw him score eight runs against Australia in a single innings.
'SKY' has also enjoyed success in the Indian Premier League (IPL), winning multiple titles with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Mumbai Indians (MI). He has amassed 4,581 runs in 179 matches, with an average of 33.68 and a strike rate of 148.58, including two centuries and 31 fifties, with a best score of 103*.