Suryakumar Yadav
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| Suryakumar Yadav in 2025 | |
| Born | 14 September 1990 (age 35) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | B.Com. |
| Alma mater | Pillai College, Mumbai |
| Occupation | Cricketer |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Known for | T20I Captain, popularly known as "Mr. 360" |
| Notable works | 2023 Asia Cup, 2024 Men's T20 World Cup |
| Awards | ICC T20I Cricketer of the Year 2022 & 2023 |
| Spouse(s) | Devisha Shetty (m. 7 July 2016) |
| Parents | Ashok Kumar Yadav (father),
Swapna Yadav (mother) |
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Suryakumar Ashok Yadav is an Indian international cricketer who represents the Indian national team in all formats. He is referred to as "Mr. 360" because of his inventive shots and aggressive batting style. Yadav is an important member of the Indian T20 team and bats in the middle order.
Early Life & Education
Suryakumar Yadav was born on 14 September 1990 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, to Ashok Kumar Yadav and Swapna Yadav. He graduated from Pillai College in Mumbai with a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.). He was raised in Mumbai, where he became passionate about cricket at a young age and trained hard in neighborhood clubs.
Career
After starting his domestic cricket career with Mumbai in 2009, Yadav went on to play for the Mumbai Indians (2018–present) and Kolkata Knight Riders (2014–2017) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). After making his debut for India in 2021, he immediately gained recognition for his inventive stroke play and consistency, particularly in T20 Internationals. Additionally, he has captained the Indian T20 team several times.
Notable Works
Asia Cup 2023
An important factor in India's victory in the 2023 Asia Cup was Suryakumar Yadav. Despite playing in just one tournament match, he made a big impact. His performance demonstrated his potential under pressure and demonstrated his capacity to step up when things got tough.
ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024
Yadav's athleticism was evident in the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup final against South Africa. He dismissed David Miller with an incredible catch close to the boundary line, which pundit Ian Smith called "one of the greatest" moments in T20 cricket history. India won their second T20 World Cup thanks in large part to his all-around efforts.
Asia Cup 2025
Suryakumar Yadav encountered both difficulties and praise while leading the Indian squad in the 2025 Asia Cup. His leadership remained unwavering even though he had a poor batting performance, scoring just 71 runs in five innings. Wasim Akram, the former captain of Pakistan, criticized him for calling for a "obstruction on the field" review during the final against Pakistan, saying it was unnecessary. Yadav also upheld India's "No Handshake" policy by purposefully not shaking hands with Pakistan's captain during the toss, a move that sparked new conversations about cricket relations between the two countries.
Achievements and Recognition
- ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year – 2022, 2023
- MA Chidambaram Trophy for Best Under-22 Cricketer (BCCI) – 2011
- ICC Men's T20I Team of the Year – 2022, 2023
- Known for his ability to play 360-degree shots around the field
- Widely regarded as one of the most versatile and dynamic middle-order batsmen in world cricket