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Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modi recently met Suryakumar Yadav and his family in Delhi on the auspicious occasion of Diwali. The former India T20I captain visited the PM's residence with his family.
Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modi recently met Suryakumar Yadav and his family in Delhi on the auspicious occasion of Diwali. The former India T20I captain visited the PM's residence with his family.
Modi posted a video on social media, giving fans a glimpse of the meeting. Suryakumar was joined by his wife, Devisha, and their daughter, Riddhima. His sister-in-law and brother-in-law were also present with their children, Ram and Saryu.
The Indian PM captioned the post:
"दीपावली के माहौल में राम और सरयू का आगमन हुआ है। इससे दीपावली का वातावरण और भी पावन एवं दिव्य हो गया है। (In the Diwali atmosphere, Ram and Sarayu have arrived. This has made the Diwali atmosphere even more sacred and divine.)"
India clinched the T20 World Cup 2026 title under Suryakumar Yadav's captaincy earlier this year. The swashbuckling batter lost his place in the side following the showpiece event, with Shreyas Iyer taking over the captaincy duties.
"Truly a blessed and heartwarming moment" - Suryakumar Yadav shares his happiness over meeting PM Narendra Modi
Suryakumar Yadav shared his excitement over meeting Narendra Modi amid the Diwali celebrations. He expressed his gratitude for sharing a heartwarming moment with the Prime Minister.
Notably, the aforementioned video showed Saryu performing a Kannada song in front of Modi. Wishing fans a happy Diwali, Suryakumar wrote on X:
"Truly a blessed and heartwarming moment with the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji. 🙏🏼 A beautiful reminder of our rich culture, traditions and the values that bring us together. Grateful for this special moment. Wishing everyone a very Happy and prosperous Diwali!"
Suryakumar was overlooked by the Mumbai selectors for the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2026‑27. A recent Sportstar report claimed that the seasoned campaigner could be named the captain for Mumbai's Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy campaigns. The right-handed batter recently led MIG Cricket Club in the Mumbai Cricket Association's President's Cup.
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