Suryakumar Yadav Quick Facts
| Full Name | Suryakumar Ashok Yadav |
| Nickname | SKY |
| Profession | Cricketer, Batter |
| Date of Birth | 14 September 1990 |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm off-break |
| Role | Middle-order batter |
| Domestic Team | Mumbai |
| IPL Team | Mumbai Indians (2018 to present) |
| Active Years | 2010 to present (international debut 2021) |
| Spouse | Devisha Shetty |
| Nationality | Indian |
Why Suryakumar Yadav Matters
Suryakumar changed what Indian selectors and fans expect from a number-four batter in T20 cricket. He arrived in international cricket at 30 and within two years was the world’s top-ranked T20I batter, proof that a late starter could still dominate. As captain he kept India’s aggressive approach going after Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retired from T20Is. Under him India won 42 of 50 completed T20Is, according to Reuters, and became the first men’s side to retain the T20 World Cup. His removal three months after that win shows how quickly form now outweighs reputation in the format.
Suryakumar Yadav Career Stats
The figures below are international batting records as of 8 March 2026, the date of the T20 World Cup final, which was his most recent match for India. They are based on ESPNcricinfo data.
| Format | Matches | Runs | Average | 100s / 50s | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 1 | 8 | 8.00 | 0 / 0 | 8 |
| ODI | 37 | 773 | 25.76 | 0 / 4 | 72* |
| T20I | 113 | 3,272 | 36.35 | 4 / 25 | 117 |
| First-class | 86 | 5,758 | 42.33 | 14 / 30 | 200 |
Early Life and Family
Suryakumar was born in Mumbai on 14 September 1990. His family has roots in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh. He first learned the game under his paternal uncle in Varanasi, and after moving to Mumbai he joined a camp in the BARC colony at about the age of ten. He later trained at the Elf Vengsarkar Academy. He studied at Atomic Energy Central School and completed a commerce degree at Pillai College in Mumbai. He made his debut for Mumbai in List A cricket in 2010.
Breakthrough: From IPL Finisher to India’s Number Four
His domestic and IPL record took years to turn into an India call-up. After a single game for Mumbai Indians in 2012, he spent four seasons with Kolkata Knight Riders and won the 2014 title with them. Mumbai Indians bought him back in 2018, and over the next three seasons he became a reliable top-order run-scorer as the franchise won the 2019 and 2020 titles. He was picked for India in March 2021 and hit a six off the first ball he faced in T20I cricket, against England in Ahmedabad. By late 2022 he was the world’s top-ranked T20I batter.
Suryakumar Yadav Career Journey
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 2014 | IPL champion with Kolkata Knight Riders |
| 2019, 2020 | Back-to-back IPL titles with Mumbai Indians |
| 2021 | T20I debut (14 March, v England) and ODI debut (18 July, v Sri Lanka) |
| 2023 | Only Test (February, v Australia); first stint as India’s T20I captain (November) |
| 2024 | T20 World Cup winner as a player; named full-time T20I captain in July |
| 2025 | Captained India to the Asia Cup title |
| 2026 | Captained India to the T20 World Cup title (8 March); replaced as captain and dropped (6 June) |
Suryakumar Yadav Records and Milestones
- Four T20I centuries, among the most by any batter in the format
- Reached 1,000 T20I runs in 573 balls, the fastest by balls faced at the time
- First Indian to hit a six off the first ball of his T20I career
- Ranked number one among T20I batters by the ICC from late 2022
- Captain of the first men’s team to retain the T20 World Cup (2024 title as a player, 2026 as captain)
Suryakumar Yadav Awards and Honours
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2022 | ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year |
| 2023 | ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year |
| 2022, 2023 | ICC Men’s T20I Team of the Year |
| 2026 | Player of the Series, T20Is v New Zealand (January) |
Playing Style
Suryakumar’s game is built on angles rather than pure power. He gets low early, reads length quickly and uses the pace of the ball to send it fine on either side of the wicketkeeper, which is why he earned the label “Mr 360”. Because he scores where fielders rarely stand, captains struggle to set fields for him. That same reliance on timing and wrist work makes him vulnerable when the hands are not working freely, and the selectors’ reported concern over a wrist problem in 2026 fits a period in which his boundary options shrank.
Current Form (2025-26) and Outlook
After a long lean patch in 2025, he came back with 242 runs in five innings against New Zealand in January 2026, and then led India to the T20 World Cup title on home soil, scoring 242 runs in nine matches. India beat New Zealand by 96 runs in the final in Ahmedabad. His IPL 2026 season was poor, with 270 runs at about 20.76 for Mumbai Indians. On 6 June 2026 the selectors named Shreyas Iyer T20I captain and left Suryakumar out of the squads for Ireland, England and the Asian Games, pointing to his form, amid reports of a wrist problem. He was also missing from the T20I squad for the West Indies series that began in late September. He was not in Mumbai’s squad for the opening Ranji Trophy round of 2026-27, and in October he returned to competitive cricket in the MCA President’s Cup, scoring 17 in his first innings. At 36, his route back depends on runs in domestic cricket and in IPL 2027.
Suryakumar Yadav Net Worth and Brand Value
The figures below are estimates published by media outlets and industry trackers. They are not official disclosures, and they vary because each publication uses its own method. Suryakumar was not among the athletes ranked in the Kroll Celebrity Brand Valuation Report 2025, so endorsement fees reported in business media are used here instead.
| Estimated Net Worth | ₹55 crore to ₹65 crore (approx. US$6.5 million to US$7.7 million), per Asianet Newsable (February 2026) and Man’s World India (2025) |
| Brand Value | Endorsement fee reported at about ₹2.5 crore per day before the 2026 T20 World Cup (afaqs, February 2026); industry estimates cited by Mint after the title put it near ₹4 crore per deal (March 2026) |
| Key Brand Endorsements | Coca-Cola, Lenskart, ICICI Prudential, Skyscanner, DP World, Royal Stag, Emirates (2026 T20 World Cup campaign) |
| Main Income Sources | IPL salary (₹16.35 crore a season with Mumbai Indians since his 2025 retention), BCCI central contract (Grade B for 2025-26, ₹3 crore a year), match fees, endorsements, real estate |
Personal Life
Suryakumar married Devisha Shetty, a trained dancer and dance coach, on 7 July 2016. The couple announced the birth of their first child, a daughter, on 7 May 2026. After the 2025 Asia Cup he pledged his tournament match fees to the Indian Army and families affected by the Pahalgam attack.
Frequently Asked Questions About Suryakumar Yadav
Is Suryakumar Yadav still India’s T20I captain?
No. On 6 June 2026 the BCCI named Shreyas Iyer India’s T20I captain, and Suryakumar was left out of the squad. His last match for India was the T20 World Cup final on 8 March 2026.
How many T20 World Cups has Suryakumar Yadav won?
Two. He was part of India’s winning side in 2024 and captained India to the title in 2026.
What is Suryakumar Yadav’s net worth?
His net worth is estimated at ₹55 crore to ₹65 crore (about US$6.5 million to US$7.7 million), according to Asianet Newsable (February 2026) and Man’s World India. These are media estimates, not official figures.
Which IPL team does Suryakumar Yadav play for?
He plays for Mumbai Indians, who retained him for ₹16.35 crore ahead of IPL 2025. He has won the IPL three times, once with Kolkata Knight Riders (2014) and twice with Mumbai Indians (2019, 2020).
