Suryakumar Yadav is an Indian cricketer known for batting in the middle order for the Indian national cricket team. |
In January 2023, Yadav ranked first in the ICC player rankings for T20 Batsmen worldwide. |
Yadav is famous for his 360-degree shots, showcasing skills like uppercuts, inside-out drives, ramps, pulls, scoops, lofts, sweeps, and reverse sweeps. |
One of his signature shots is the 'sweep shot' used to hit 6s against fast bowlers over deep square leg. |
Yadav was raised in a middle-class family in Hathouda village of Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh. |
Growing up, he played gully cricket on the streets of Varanasi, fueling his love for the sport. |
At the age of 10, Yadav and his family moved to Mumbai where his father worked at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre. |
Yadav also enjoyed badminton and played both sports with friends in Chembur, Mumbai. |
Encouraged by his father, Yadav chose cricket over badminton and began training at a camp in BARC colony under coach Ashok Kamat. |
Yadav's batting style is Right-Hand Bat, while his bowling styles are Right Arm Medium and Right Arm Offbreak. |
During the 2022 IPL mega auctions, Mumbai Indians retained him for Rs. 8 crores, but an injury to his left forearm ruled him out for the season. |
Yadav is married to Devisha, a classical dancer. |
He has several tattoos on various parts of his body, showcasing his personal style. |
Yadav was fined for a slow-over during an IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders. |
As of 2022, Yadav's net worth is estimated to be around 32 crores. |