Suryakumar Yadav - Age Biography Cricket IPL Stats Net Worth

Explore the thrilling journey of Suryakumar Ashok Yadav, an accomplished Indian international cricketer. Known for his dynamic and aggressive batting, he plays for Mumbai Indians in the IPL and has made prominent contributions to the world of cricket. Learn more about his personal life, incredible career, and various achievements right here.

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Biography

Suryakumar Yadav is an Indian International cricketer. His full name is Suryakumar Ashok Yadav. His hometown is Mumbai. Suryakumar Yadav's height is 5.11 Feet. Suryakumar’s nickname is SKY.

Suryakumar Ashok Yadav commonly referred to by the initials SKY is an Indian cricketer who competes for his country in limited-overs matches. He participates in both the Indian Premier League and domestic cricket for the Mumbai Indians and Mumbai Cricket teams respectively. He is regarded as one of the best and most ruthless white-ball cricket players in the modern era.

Suryakumar Yadav has been compared to AB de Villiers who is frequently cited as one of the greatest T20I batsmen of all time because of his propensity to hit the ball all over the field particularly behind the wicket-keeper.

Suryakumar Yadav is regarded as the best T20I batsman in the world as of 1 November 2022. He briefly served as the first-class and T20 captain of the Mumbai cricket team beginning in 2010. He bats right-handed in the middle of the order and occasionally bowls right-arm spin. On March 14 2021 against England he made his T20I debut for India. On July 18 2021 he played in his first One Day International (ODI) for India against Sri Lanka.

Suryakumar Yadav's Age

Suryakumar Yadav was born on 14 September 1990. He is 33 years old as of 2024. His zodiac sign is Virgo. 

Family and Education

The Hathouda hamlet of Ghazipur Uttar Pradesh is the home of the Yadav family. His father moved to Mumbai from Ghazipur in order to work at the Bhabha Atomic Research Center. Yadav was ten years old at the time. Surya picked up the sport while having fun in Varanasi's streets. When he was ten years old his father saw his interest in the sport and enrolled him in a cricket camp at the BARC colony in Anushakti Nagar. 

Later he joined Dilip Vengsarkar's Elf Vengsarkar Academy and participated in Mumbai's youth cricket league. He attended Pillai College of Arts Commerce and Science before graduating. 

Suryakumar Yadav's Wife

Suryakumar Yadav, the dynamic Indian cricketer, married Devisha Shetty on 7th July 2016. Devisha is an expert in dancing, not just as a performer but also as an instructor, helping others learn and appreciate the art form.

Career

Suryakumar Yadav participated in club cricket in Mumbai for the Parsi Gymkhana Cricket Club.  He played club cricket in Mumbai for clubs like Shivaji Park Gymkhana Club and Dadar Union Club in addition to Parsi Gymkhana and the Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited team.

He scored 73 on his first-class cricket debut for the Mumbai cricket team during the 2010–11 Ranji Trophy. In the following season 2011–12, he led his team in run scoring with 754 runs in 9 games including a double century against the Odisha cricket team in the third match of the year. The top Indian List-A Duleep Trophy player scored 100 in the same season. He was one of Mumbai's top scorers during the 2013–14 season.

He has participated in local Indian cricket for Mumbai A West Zone India Red India Blue and Mumbai Cricket Association's IX teams as well as international junior cricket for India under 23 India A and India C.

He is a veteran and consistent player for the Mumbai Ranji team. He briefly served as the captain of the Mumbai cricket team during the Ranji Trophy. He lost his captaincy during the 2014–15 Ranji Trophy season and the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) dismissed him from the squad for the 2018–19 campaign. He was chosen by the MCA selection committee and designated as the competition's captain for the years 2019–20.  As of 3 December 2019 he had 4818 runs 12 hundred and 24 half-centuries in First-class.

The Mumbai team's captain during the 2020–21 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy was Yadav. He hit 249 runs in the final game for his club Parsi Gymkhana versus Payyade Sports Club in the 2021 Police Shield event at the Police Gymkhana venue in Mumbai. The previous time Parsee Gymkhana won this competition in 1956 they made history by being the first club to win consecutive trophies in three different formats in a single season. Yadav was named the game's top batter. He was included in India C's roster for the 2018–19 Deodhar Trophy in October 2018. He was selected for the India C team for the 2019–20 Deodhar Trophy in October 2019.

IPL Career

Suryakumar Yadav plays for the Mumbai franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He made his IPL debut in 2012. Throughout his IPL career, Suryakumar Yadav has played 139 matches and scored a total of 3249 runs. This right-handed batter from Mumbai boasts an average of 32.17 and has managed to hit a century once and 21 half-centuries. His top score in a game has been 103 runs.

A vital part of his gameplay involves the 349 fours and 112 sixes he has hit during his IPL career, contributing to his team's success. The Mumbai franchise renewed its contract in the 2024 IPL Auction for a substantial price of Rs. 800 Cr.

Over the years, Suryakumar Yadav has continually delivered remarkable performances and remains a significant asset to his team. His exquisite batting style and ability to score swiftly have made him a player to watch out for in the IPL.

In 2023, his best game was against Gujarat in May, where he contributed an essential 61 runs off 38 balls. This dependable player's presence in the Mumbai franchise team undoubtedly enhances their strength, promising some exciting matches in the future seasons.

Career Timeline

Batting

Bowling

Controversies

Riyan Parag

Riyan Parag of Rajasthan Royals (RR) received harsh criticism for giving veteran spinner R Ashwin a near-death experience after being run out in Qualifier 1 of the IPL 2022 against Gujarat Titans. Fans thought that regardless of the result the young player needed to keep his emotions in check and show respect for the more experienced player.

Suryakumar Yadav the star batter for the Mumbai Indians (MI) sparked a debate with a tweet shortly after the incident. Riyan Parag received praise from Yadav for his on-field demeanour. He received trolling for the tweet from other users on Twitter for endorsing Parag's aggressive behaviour.

Virat Kohli

Suryakumar Yadav a batsman with the Mumbai Indians breaks his silence over the staredown discussion with Virat Kohli. The event happened during the IPL 2020 league game between Mi and RCB. During the game, Virat Kohli made an attempt to use a negative strategy by approaching the batter and giving him an unwanted glare. Every fan was riveted by the event and others commended Suryakumar Yadav for his tactful silence.

Net Worth

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Suryakumar Yadav, an acclaimed player in Indian cricket, has achieved a net worth of around 55 Crores INR or 7 million USD as reported in 2024. While he primarily earns from his cricket career under BCCI and IPL contracts, a significant part of his income also comes from endorsements.

Every year, he earns approximately 9 Crores INR through various cricket games and leagues. From participating in IPL, he receives about 8 crores INR annually. Additionally, being under the 'Grade B' category of the latest BCCI central contracts, Suryakumar Yadav earns an additional sum of 3 crores INR.

Moreover, Suryakumar has also endorsed multiple well-known brands, which contribute to his wealth. Some of these include UniScholars, Maxima Smartwatches, Boult Audio, SS Cricket, JioCinema, Royal Stag, Reebok, Dream11, and Pintola.

He also earns revenue through other sources like being a brand ambassador for certain initiatives. One such initiative is Healthyr-U by Zuventus Healthcare Ltd., where he provides wellness tips and addresses general health concerns.

Suryakumar Yadav owns a luxurious property in Anushakti Nagar, Chembur, Mumbai, among other real estate properties across India. Additionally, his car collection comprises luxurious models like a Mercedes-Benz, Range Rover Velar, Nissan Jonga, and Audi-A6, the combined cost of which approximates 3-4 crores INR.

Achievements

• Suryakumar Yadav is the only player in the world with the best strike rate in T20I of more than 180.

• Suryakaumar Yadav became the first Indian to amass a thousand T20I runs in a calendar year on November 6 2022. 

• Suryakumar Yadav who is batting at position four is the inning's top scorer. In T20I this was also his strongest core. 

• Suryakumar Yadav is the Indian batsman who has scored the most runs from boundaries and fours in a single innings.

• The first player to score 50 sixes in a single T20I match is Suryakumar Yadav.

6 Interesting Facts

• Prior to the 2011 Indian Premier League (IPL) the Mumbai Indians (MI) franchise signed Suryakumar Yadav. The right-handed hitter participated in the Mumbai Indians' successful 2011 T-20 Champions League campaign. In IPL 2012 he was given the opportunity to play one game for the team and despite facing four deliveries he finished the game unbeaten on zero.

• He was moved up to No. 4 in the IPL 2015 lineup and he didn't let his team down either. The newly appointed vice-captain of the KKR team contributed to many of his team's match-winning hits and served as the team's engine all season.

• It all comes down to the players' character when the stakes are high. In the last seconds of a game, Suryakumar Yadav knows how to remain composed and collected. When it comes to composure Yadav admires MS Dhoni and Gautam Gambhir.

• Devisha Shetty the wife of Suryakumar Yadav is a trained classical dancer.

• Both Suryakumar Yadav and his wife Devisha Shetty adore animals and they currently keep two French bulldogs at their Mumbai home.

• Both Suryakumar Yadav and Devisha Shetty attended Mumbai's R. A. Podar College of Commerce & Economics.

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