Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 14/09/1990 |
| Age | 36 years |
| Birthplace | Hathora village of Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about Suryakumar Yadav
25/10/2026
Yadav took part in the inaugural MLBx Mumbai 3-on-3 baseball event, where he played for the New York Yankees side alongside former MLB players. His team won the competition, and he is serving as an ambassador for Major League Baseball in India. The appearance came while he was out of the India squad.
06/06/2026
The BCCI selectors replaced Yadav as India's T20I captain with Shreyas Iyer, a change that followed his lean run in the 2026 IPL season. He had led India to the 2026 T20 World Cup title, which was won by defeating New Zealand in the final. He was also left out of the squads for the subsequent T20I series against Ireland and England.
08/03/2026
Under Yadav's captaincy, India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs in the final of the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup at Ahmedabad, becoming the first team to successfully defend a T20 World Cup title. In the tournament opener against USA in Mumbai, he scored an unbeaten 84 off 49 balls to rescue India from 77/6 and secure victory. He finished the tournament with 242 runs at an average of 30.25.
01/07/2025
Suryakumar Yadav had a dominant 2025 IPL season for Mumbai Indians, scoring 717 runs in 16 innings at an average of 65.18 and strike rate of 167.92, including five half-centuries. This performance highlighted his form in the first half of 2025, establishing him as a key player for MI.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Surya Kumar Ashok Yadav |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 11" |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Atomic Energy Central School, Mumbai |
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| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Devisha Shetty (classical dancer) |
| Engagement Date | 29/05/2016 |
| Marriage Date | 07/07/2016 |
| Marriage Place | Mumbai |
| Address | A posh apartment complex in Anushakti Nagar, Chembur in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Hobbies | Gymming, Playing Video Games & Guitar, Golfing, Watching Football, Swimming, Reading |
| First Child | Expected in 2026 (reported; the couple held a baby shower) |
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| Wife/Spouse | Devisha Shetty | ||
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| Siblings | Dinal Yadav (Visual Merchandising Executive at Estee Lauder India) | ||
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| Food | Biryani | ||||
| Cuisine | Chinese | ||||
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| Actress | Deepika Padukone | ||||
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| Comedian | Sunil Grover | ||||
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| Clothing Brand | Allen Solly | ||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Suryakumar Yadav is an Indian cricketer known for batting in the middle order for the Indian national cricket team. | |
| 2. In January 2023, Yadav ranked first in the ICC player rankings for T20 Batsmen worldwide. | |
| 3. Yadav is famous for his 360-degree shots, showcasing skills like uppercuts, inside-out drives, ramps, pulls, scoops, lofts, sweeps, and reverse sweeps. | |
| 4. One of his signature shots is the 'sweep shot' used to hit 6s against fast bowlers over deep square leg. | |
| 5. Yadav was raised in a middle-class family in Hathouda village of Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh. | |
| 6. Growing up, he played gully cricket on the streets of Varanasi, fueling his love for the sport. | |
| 7. At the age of 10, Yadav and his family moved to Mumbai where his father worked at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre. | |
| 8. Yadav also enjoyed badminton and played both sports with friends in Chembur, Mumbai. | |
| 9. Encouraged by his father, Yadav chose cricket over badminton and began training at a camp in BARC colony under coach Ashok Kamat. | |
| 10. Yadav's batting style is Right-Hand Bat, while his bowling styles are Right Arm Medium and Right Arm Offbreak. | |
| 11. During the 2022 IPL mega auctions, Mumbai Indians retained him for Rs. 8 crores, but an injury to his left forearm ruled him out for the season. | |
| 12. Yadav is married to Devisha, a classical dancer. | |
| 13. He has several tattoos on various parts of his body, showcasing his personal style. | |
| 14. Yadav was fined for a slow-over during an IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders. | |
| 15. As of 2022, Yadav's net worth is estimated to be around 32 crores. | |
| 16. Following Rohit Sharma’s retirement from T20Is, Suryakumar was appointed captain of the Indian T20I team. | |
| 17. Under his captaincy, India won T20I series away in Sri Lanka and South Africa, dominated at home against England, and won the Asia Cup 2025 title in T20 format. | |
| 18. Under his captaincy, India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs in the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup final at Ahmedabad, becoming the first team to successfully defend a T20 World Cup title. | |
| 19. In the home T20I series against New Zealand in January 2026, he scored 242 runs across five innings at an average of 80.66 and was awarded Player of the Series. | |
| 20. In June 2026, he was replaced as India's T20I captain by Shreyas Iyer. | |
| 21. He serves as an ambassador for Major League Baseball in India. |
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