Suryakumar Yadav discusses difficult period after T20 World Cup win
The former Indian captain spoke about his time away from the national team and his new role with Mumbai.
Suryakumar Yadav admitted that the months following India's 2026 T20 World Cup victory were challenging after he was dropped from the national side, according to a Times of India report. The 36-year-old captain, who led India to a win over New Zealand in the final on March 8 in Ahmedabad, has been out of the Indian team since the country's tours of Ireland and England.
Speaking at an event in Mumbai on Tuesday, Suryakumar said he found the period after the tournament hard to manage but noted that the birth of his daughter on May 7 during the IPL made the time beautiful. He mentioned that talking with his wife, Devisha Shetty, helped him regain his passion for cricket by reminding him of his early days in the sport.
The Mumbai captain was appointed by selectors on Monday to lead the state team in the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He stated that his primary objective is to secure the championship for Mumbai.
The tournament is set to begin on November 14, with Mumbai playing their league-stage matches in Kolkata. Suryakumar also shared memories of his early career, including an instance where Sachin Tendulkar offered him space in the Mumbai dressing room.