Suryakumar Yadav Celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi with Family Amidst T20I Triumphs

Suryakumar Yadav, the former captain of India's T20 World Cup-winning team, recently celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi with his family, sharing a touching moment on social media. As he reflects on his illustrious cricket career, which includes multiple T20 World Cup victories and impressive statistics, fans are reminded of his significant contributions to the sport. Discover more about his journey and achievements in this article.

By Narendra Chaudhary Sep 16, 2026, 16:00 IST

Celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi

On Wednesday, Suryakumar Yadav, the former captain of India's T20 World Cup-winning team, shared a touching moment on Instagram, showcasing his celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi with his family. The post featured him alongside his wife, Devisha, and their daughter, Riddhima, with the heartfelt message, "Ganpati Bappa Morya! May Bappa bring happiness, health, and success to all."

Suryakumar Yadav's Remarkable Career

Recently turning 36, Suryakumar has made significant contributions to Indian cricket, being a two-time T20 World Cup champion and a pioneer in T20I batting. He was honored with the ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year award in 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 T20I history.

Key Achievements in T20I

Suryakumar played a pivotal role in India's victory at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, famously catching David Miller in the final against South Africa. He later captained the team to a successful title defense in the 2026 T20 World Cup and led India to victory in the T20 Asia Cup 2025 held in the UAE.

T20I Statistics

Known for his dynamic batting style, Suryakumar has scored 3,272 runs in 113 T20Is, averaging 36.35 with an impressive strike rate of 162.94. His record includes four centuries and 25 fifties, making him the third-highest run-scorer for India in T20Is.

ODI and Test Contributions

In One Day Internationals (ODIs), he has played 37 matches, accumulating 773 runs at an average of 25.76 and a strike rate of 105.02, including four fifties and a top score of 72*. His Test career includes a single innings against Australia in 2023, where he scored eight runs.

IPL Achievements

Suryakumar, affectionately known as '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 personal best of 103*.