India’s T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi during the Diwali celebrations, describing the interaction as a special and memorable experience.
The 36-year-old cricketer, popularly known as SKY, was accompanied by his wife, Devisha Shetty, and daughter.
Suryakumar, who has been part of India’s T20 World Cup-winning campaigns in 2024 and 2026, expressed his gratitude over the opportunity to meet the Prime Minister.
The Indian batter shared his experience on social media, posting a photograph with PM Modi. He was seen presenting a bouquet of roses to the Prime Minister and shared a framed photograph from their meeting.
In a post, Suryakumar reflected on his journey from representing India on the cricket field to meeting the country’s Prime Minister. He said the experience had made him feel humbled, grateful and proud to be an Indian.
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PM Modi also shared Diwali greetings on X, referring to the arrival of Lord Ram and the Saryu. He further said their presence had made this year’s celebrations more spiritually significant.
The Prime Minister subsequently posted a video showing him interacting warmly with Suryakumar’s family.
दीपावली के माहौल में राम और सरयू का आगमन हुआ है। इससे दीपावली का वातावरण और भी पावन एवं दिव्य हो गया है।
@surya_14kumar https://t.co/B6vwr35Iwm
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 6, 2026
The cricketer also shared the video, describing the meeting as a reminder of India’s cultural heritage, traditions and shared values. He extended Diwali wishes to everyone.
Truly a blessed and heartwarming moment with the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji. 🙏🏼
A beautiful reminder of our rich culture, traditions and the values that bring us together. Grateful for this special moment.
Wishing everyone a very Happy and prosperous Diwali! 🪔
— Surya Kumar Yadav (@surya_14kumar) November 6, 2026
In international cricket, Suryakumar has played 113 T20Is, scoring 3,272 runs at an average of 36.35. His record includes four centuries and 25 half-centuries.
Yadav has represented India in one Test and 37 ODIs. He has, however, made 86 First-Class appearances.
Born on September 14, 1990, in Bombay, now Mumbai, Suryakumar traces his ancestral roots to Ghazipur in Uttar Pradesh. He has been part of two Asia Cup-winning Indian teams and captained the side to the 2025 title in the United Arab Emirates.
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