Suryakumar Yadav describes difficult period after T20 World Cup win
The former captain said the birth of his daughter and rediscovering his passion for cricket helped him through a tough phase.
India's T20 World Cup 2026-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav said the months following his leadership of the national side have been emotionally challenging, according to reports by The Tribune and The Hindu.
Yadav, who led India to their second consecutive T20 World Cup title in 2026, was removed from the T20I squad after the Indian Premier League (IPL). Selectors subsequently appointed Shreyas Iyer as the new captain.
Speaking at a Mumbai Cricket Association event in Mumbai on Tuesday, Yadav admitted that being away from the national team was a hard experience. He noted that the birth of his daughter in May during the IPL helped shift his perspective.
The cricketer said he regained his focus by following advice from his wife to reconnect with the enthusiasm he felt as a 15-year-old aspiring to play for Mumbai. He has since returned to his previous training routines.
Yadav has recently played in the Mumbai T20 League and local club cricket. He is now preparing to lead the Mumbai side in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, which is scheduled to begin on November 14.
His primary objective for the upcoming tournament is to secure the championship for Mumbai.