Suryakumar Yadav Age, Height, Family, Career, Net Worth, Lifestyle & Facts

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Full name: Surya Kumar Ashok Yadav

Nickname(s): SKY, Lalu [1] Suryakumar Yadav – Instagram [2] Outlook

Name Earned: Mr. 360 [3] Hindustan Times

Profession: Cricketer (Batsman)

Famous for: His 360-degree shots, all around the ground

Date of Birth: 14 September 1990 (Friday)

Age (as of 2024): 34 Years

Birthplace: Hathora village of Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh

Zodiac sign: Virgo

Nationality: Indian

Hometown: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Religion: Hinduism [10] Hindu Post

Caste: Kshatriya

Food Habit: Non-Vegetarian [11] Hindustan Times Note: Yadav’s dietician once revealed in a media conversation that Surya’s diet consisted of a lot of first-class proteins like eggs, meats, and fish.

Engagement Date: 29 May 2016

Marriage Date: 7 July 2016

Marriage Place: Mumbai

Age: 34 Years

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EDUCATION

School: Atomic Energy Central School, Mumbai

College/University: • Atomic Energy Junior College, Mumbai • Pillai College of Arts, Commerce and Science, Mumbai

Educational Qualification: Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) [9] Pillai College of Arts, Commerce and Science

PHYSICAL STATISTICS

Height (approx.): 5′ 11″ (180 cm)

Weight (approx.): 75 Kg (165 lbs)

Body Measurements (approx.): – Chest: 42 Inches – Waist: 32 Inches – Biceps: 14 Inches

Eye Colour: Black

Hair Colour: Black

Height: 5′ 11″

FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS

Marital Status: Married

Affairs/Girlfriends: Devisha Shetty (classical dancer)

Wife/Spouse: Devisha Shetty

Parents: Father – Ashok Kumar Yadav (chief engineer at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre) Mother – Sapna Yadav

Siblings: Brother – None Sister – Dinal Yadav (Visual Merchandising Executive at Estee Lauder India)

Grandfather: Vikram Singh Yadav (an inspector in the CRPF; he was honoured with President’s Police Medal in 1991)

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

International Debut: ODI – 18 July 2021 against Sri Lanka at Colombo (RPS) Test – 9 February 2023 against Australia at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium T20 – 14 March 2021 against England at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad

Awards: • ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year (2022) [7] The Hindu • Widen T20I cricketer of the year male (2022) [8] Hindustan Times • ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year (2023) (announced on 24 January 2024)

MONEY FACTOR

Career Turning Point: His performance in the 2011-12 Ranji Trophy

Cars Collection: • BMW 5 Series 530d M Sport (worth Rs. 75 lakhs) • Toyota Fortuner (worth Rs. 40 lakhs) • Nissan Jonga (worth Rs. 15 lakhs; the SUV was used by the Indian Army for a long time) • Porsche 911 Turbo (worth Rs. 3.64 crores) • Mercedes-Benz GLS (worth Rs. 1.16 crores) • Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 63 S 4Matic (worth Rs. 2.15 crores) • Range Rover Velar (worth Rs. 90 lakhs) • MINI Cooper S (worth Rs. 40 lakhs) • Audi A6 (worth Rs. 60 lakhs)

Salary/Income (approx.): As of 2022, Suryakumar Yadav earns a monthly income of Rs. 70-80 lakhs through his cricketing career and brand endorsings. His yearly income is estimated to be Rs. 8 crores. [15] Aaj Tak

Assets/Properties: Purchased 2 luxury flats in Godrej Sky Terraces in Mumbai (worth Rs. 21.1 crore in March 2025)

Net Worth (approx.): 32 crores (as of 2022) [16] Aaj Tak

OTHER INFORMATION

Jersey Number: • #63 (India) • #77 (IPL, Mumbai Indians) • #212 (IPL, Kolkata Knight Riders) • In a few domestic matches, Suryakumar also wore jersey number 21

Domestic/State Team: • Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) • India Red • India Blue • Mumbai • Mumbai A • Mumbai Cricket Association IX • West Zone • Kolkata Knight Riders (IPL) • Mumbai Indians (IPL)

International Junior Cricket Teams: • India Under 23 • India A • India C

Coaches/Mentors: • Vinod Yadav • Chandrakant Pandit • HS Kamath • Ashok Aswalkar

Favourite Shot: Sweep Shot

Records (main ones): • In the 2011-12 Ranji Trophy, he scored a blistering double-century against Orissa • He scored more than 1000 runs at the Under-22 level in the 2010-11 season and won the MA Chidambaram Trophy • He was the leading run-scorer for Mumbai in the 2011-12 Ranji Trophy, scoring 754 runs • 8th cricketer to score fastest 1000 runs in T20I in 31 innings • Suryakumar has accumulated 1578 runs in 45 T20 International matches at a strike rate of 180.3, the highest for any batter with more than 250 T20I runs • During ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022, Yadav became the third-highest run scorer, scoring 239 runs in 6 matches at a strike rate of 189.68 • In 2023, during a three-match T20I series between India and Sri Lanka, Yadav slammed 112 runs off 51 balls in the final match of the series, becoming the second Indian batter to register more than 2 centuries in T20Is. He went past KL Rahul , who had registered 2 centuries. • Yadav is the second fastest Indian to score a century, scoring a century off 45 balls • Suryakumar is the fifth cricketer in the world to score three or more centuries in men’s T20Is after Rohit Sharma (4), Glenn Maxwell (3), Colin Munro (3) and Sabawoon Davizi (3) • First cricketer to score 1000 runs in T20 International cricket [4] News18 • On 7 January 2023, Suryakumar Yadav became first Indian cricketer to get 900+ rating in T20 international. • In August 2023, in the 3rd T20I against West Indies, he completed 100 sixes in T20I cricket, becoming the fastest Indian to complete the landmark; he achieved the feat in just 49 innings. [5] NDTV • In September 2023, he scored the third-highest half century for India in the 2nd ODI against Australia; he became the sixth Indian batter to do so. [6] Hindustan Times

Address: A posh apartment complex in Anushakti Nagar, Chembur in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Hobbies: Gymming, Playing Video Games & Guitar, Golfing, Watching Football, Swimming, Reading

Tattoo(s): • Right Shoulder: His parents’ faces • Right Forearm: An ambigram bearing the names of his parents • Left Forearm: “Life is what you make it” • Left Leg: “Take one step at a time” • Left Side of Chest: His wife’s name “Devisha” • Right Arm: An Arrow • Right Forearm: A floral tattoo including a rose, nautical star, and diamond, symbolising luxury, wealth, success, power, and authority • Left Side of Neck: Two Symbols • Right Hand: An Eye • Ring Finger of Right Hand: A band Note: He also has a big tribal tattoo on his body which begins from his left arm covers the left side of his chest and extends to the upper back. The tattoo comprises a Maori Face and words like Love, Pride, Respect, and Faith.

Cricketer: Batsman(s) – Sachin Tendulkar , Rahul Dravid , Gautam Gambhir Bowler(s) – Wasim Akram , Zaheer Khan

Cricket Ground: Eden Gardens in Kolkata

Food: Biryani

Cuisine: Chinese

Actor: Shah Rukh Khan

Actress: Deepika Padukone

Film(s): Om Shanti Om (2007), Bajirao Mastani (2015), Hera Pheri (2000), Golmaal (2006), Dhamaal (2007), Andaz Apna Apna (1994)

Comedian: Sunil Grover

Singer(s): Sonu Nigam , Arijit Singh

Clothing Brand: Allen Solly

Football Team(s): Manchester City F.C., FC Barcelona

Footballer(s): Zlatan Ibrahimovic , Cristiano Ronaldo

Colour(s): Electric Blue, Fluorescent Green, Yellow

Bikes Collection: • Suzuki Hayabusa (worth Rs. 16 lakhs) • Harley-Davidson (worth Rs. 18 lakhs) • Kawasaki Z1000 (worth Rs. 15 lakhs)

INTERESTING BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Suryakumar Yadav, an accomplished Indian cricketer, has carved a niche for himself as a formidable middle-order batsman for the Indian national cricket team. He first gained international acclaim in January 2023 when he clinched the top spot in the ICC T20 Batsmen rankings. Yadav is renowned for his extraordinary batting style, often referred to as “Mr. 360,” showcasing a remarkable ability to hit shots in all directions of the field. His innovative shot-making repertoire includes uppercuts, inside-out drives, ramps, and his signature sweep shot, which he employs effectively against fast bowlers, sending the ball soaring over deep square leg for sixes.

Born into a middle-class family in Hathouda village, Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, Suryakumar’s cricketing journey began in the streets of Varanasi, where he played gully cricket with his peers. His passion for sports extended beyond cricket, as he also excelled at badminton. This dual affinity for sports led his father to encourage him to choose one. After Suryakumar opted for cricket, his father enrolled him in a local cricket camp in Chembur, where he trained under coach Ashok Kamat, an employee in his father’s department. Kamat recognized Suryakumar’s talent early on, confidently predicting that he would one day reach the Ranji level. Later, Yadav honed his skills at the prestigious Elf Vengsarkar Academy, further influenced by the presence of cricketing luminaries like Dilip Vengsarkar, who frequented their colony.

At the age of 12, Suryakumar began his formal cricketing career in age-group competitions and soon made his mark by playing club cricket for the Parsi Gymkhana Cricket Club in Mumbai. He expanded his cricketing experiences by representing several other clubs, including Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited and Dadar Union Club. His breakthrough came in 2010 when he joined the Mumbai cricket team, making his List A debut on February 11 against Gujarat. During the 2011-12 Ranji Trophy season, he emerged as Mumbai’s leading run-scorer with an impressive total of 754 runs, which included a remarkable double century against Odisha. This stellar performance piqued the interest of the IPL franchise Mumbai Indians, who signed him for the 2012 season, despite limited opportunities to play among cricketing giants like Sachin Tendulkar and Rohit Sharma.

Suryakumar’s fortunes turned in the 2015 IPL season when he was acquired by the Kolkata Knight Riders, where he quickly made headlines with a match-winning innings against his former team, the Mumbai Indians. His consistent performances earned him a vice-captaincy role within the squad. In 2018, Yadav returned to the Mumbai Indians, where his impressive showings led to his selection for India C in the Deodhar Trophy. He later captained the Mumbai team during the 2020-21 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, showcasing his leadership skills. After years of dedication to domestic cricket, Suryakumar made his international debut in February 2021 against England, scoring a six on his very first ball—a historic feat. He continued to excel in the T20 format, with significant contributions including two centuries within a calendar year, thus establishing himself as a key player in the Indian batting lineup.

Beyond the field, Suryakumar’s life is enriched by his love for family and animals. He shares a deep connection with his wife, Devisha, whom he met in 2012. Their relationship has been a source of strength for him, as he credits her with playing a crucial role in his success by supporting his fitness and dietary regime. Suryakumar is also a passionate animal lover, with two French bulldogs named Oreo and Pablo. As he continues to inspire many with his exceptional talent and dedication to the sport, Yadav remains a beloved figure in Indian cricket, embodying the spirit of perseverance and excellence in the game.

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Note: All biographical information compiled from publicly available sources.