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Suryakumar Yadav Meets PM Modi with Family, Shares Diwali Greetings

Modi shared photos of the meeting and welcomed the cricketer and his family after India’s 2026 T20 World Cup win.

  • On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met former India T20 International captain Suryakumar Yadav and his family in New Delhi to exchange Diwali greetings.
  • Modi shared photos of the meeting on social media, writing that the "arrival of Ram and Saryu has taken place," adding the festive environment became "even more sacred and divine."
  • Yadav, a 35-year-old right-handed batter, led India to defend the 2026 T20 World Cup title, making India the first side to successfully defend the trophy.
  • The cricketer credited Modi's emphasis on sports for the massive growth in infrastructure and opportunities available to athletes across India.
  • Away from cricket, Suryakumar recently became the brand ambassador for MLB India, debuting last month at the inaugural MLBx Mumbai event.
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PM Narendra Modi shared a video of a young girl with Suryakumar Yadav. In the song, the girl is heard praising Lord Ganesha in Kannada. The song describes Ganesha as the destroyer of obstacles and the giver of wisdom.

Suryakumar Yadav: Former Teamindia T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav Iwala has met Prime Minister Modi On this occasion, cricketer Surya wore the gold medal he won at the 2026 T20 World Cup around his neck. Along with the Surya couple, O Balika also met Modi.

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