Suryakumar Yadav Talks About Getting Dropped After World Cup Win

Suryakumar Yadav admits the first two months after getting dropped from the Indian cricket team were very difficult. He shared these thoughts during a T20 Mumbai League Celebration of Champions event.

Family and Return

Suryakumar said his focus shifted when he was blessed with a baby girl in May during the IPL. He spoke with his wife, Devisha Shetty, who advised him to bring back the same love and passion he had as a 15-year-old kid wanting to play for Mumbai. He returned to his early routines, started training again, and his main goal is now to win games and the championship for Mumbai. His last match for India was the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand on March 8, 2026, where India won by 96 runs. He will next lead Mumbai in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 tournament.

Context

Athletes often face tough phases when they are left out of national squads after major tournament victories. Reconnecting with early roots and family support is a common way players regain their drive to compete at domestic levels.