Suryakumar Yadav, known as one of cricket’s top limited-overs batters, is marking his 33rd birthday today (September 14). Known for his remarkable capability to execute a wide range of shots across the ground, Suryakumar has firmly established himself as one of the most destructive batters in the modern era. His unique talent to hit the ball to all corners of the ground has earned him the moniker ‘Mr. 360’. Additionally, he currently holds the top spot in the T20 International rankings among batters. On the occasion of his birthday, the cricketing community has taken to social media to extend their warm wishes to ‘SKY’. Here are some of the messages shared, along with five lesser-known facts about Suryakumar Yadav.
Five lesser-known facts about Suryakumar Yadav
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- Suryakumar Yadav made a spectacular start in his first appearance for the Indian cricket team, smashing the very first ball he faced for a boundary, thus becoming the first Indian to achieve this feat in Twenty20 International cricket. Currently, he holds the fourth-highest career strike rate in the T20 format.
- During his international debut against England, Suryakumar Yadav notched up a half-century, showcasing his prowess. In July 2021, he made his One Day International debut against Sri Lanka and also registered his maiden ODI fifty.
- Suryakumar Yadav greatly admires the calm and composed demeanor of MS Dhoni. He considers him as his sources of inspiration, particularly for their ability to maintain composure in challenging situations and lead their teams to victory.
- Before joining the Mumbai Indians, Suryakumar Yadav played for Kolkata Knight Riders, owned by Shah Rukh Khan (SRK), for which he was acquired for 70 lakhs. However, he later returned to MI and was even promoted to the number three position, exceeding expectations.
- In the realm of T20 International cricket for India, Suryakumar Yadav is the third-highest run-scorer. He achieved this milestone by playing an unbeaten innings of 117 runs against England, with only Virat Kohli (122 runs) and Rohit Sharma (118 runs) surpassing his score.
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