Prime Minister Narendra Modi met former India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav and his family in the national capital on Friday. The Prime Minister was seen spending time with Suryakumar’s young children during the interaction. “In the atmosphere of Diwali, the arrival of Ram and Saryu has taken place. This has made the environment of Diwali even more sacred and divine,” PM Modi wrote on X.
Taking to X, PM Modi said the arrival of Lord Ram and the Saryu had added to the spiritual significance of this year’s Diwali celebrations, making the festive atmosphere even more sacred and divine.
Prime Minister Modi also held the medal, sharing a special moment that celebrated India’s historic achievement. Despite his success as captain, Suryakumar’s recent dip in batting form was reportedly considered a key factor behind his exclusion from the squad. During the meeting, Suryakumar was seen wearing his gold medal from India’s triumph at the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Under his captaincy, India also won the 2025 T20 Asia Cup in the UAE. However, following India’s 2026 T20 World Cup triumph, Suryakumar was omitted from the T20I squad for the subsequent tour of the UK, which included matches against Ireland and England.
He played a key role in India’s triumph at the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup and later led the side to the 2026 T20 World Cup title, helping India become the first team to successfully defend the trophy.
