Cricketer Suryakumar Yadav meets PM Modi with family in New Delhi
The T20 World Cup-winning captain was accompanied by his wife, daughter, and other family members during the meeting.
Indian cricketer Suryakumar Yadav met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence in New Delhi on November 6, 2026, according to the Times of India. The T20 World Cup-winning batter was accompanied by his wife Devisha Shetty, their infant daughter, sister-in-law Deeksha, brother-in-law Ajay Shetty, and Deeksha's two children, Ram and Saryu.
The Prime Minister's Office stated on its official website that the Prime Minister listened to a bhajan sung by a young girl during the interaction. DD News reported that the child, Saryu, sang a Kannada song for the Prime Minister.
Sharing a glimpse of the meeting on X, Prime Minister Modi referred to the children in Hindi, stating that the arrival of Ram and Saryu made the Diwali atmosphere more holy and divine.
Suryakumar Yadav described the meeting as a blessed and heartwarming moment on social media. He noted that the interaction served as a reminder of rich culture, traditions, and values.
The Mumbai-born batter, also known as SKY, recently captained India to victory in the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup. He also led the team to the 2025 Asia Cup title.