NEW DELHI: BCCI Secretary Jay Shah extended his birthday wishes to India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav who turns 34 on Saturday.
"Happy Birthday to our T20I skipper and Mr. 360 with the bat, @surya_14kumar! I'm excited to see you lead the Men in Blue to many victories in the shortest format. Best wishes for the year ahead!” wrote Shah on his social media handle.
Suryakumar, who has held the top spot in the men's T20I rankings, cemented his place in cricketing history with a remarkable relay catch at long-off to dismiss David Miller during the T20 World Cup final at Kensington Oval in Barbados this year.
This catch played a crucial role in India's triumph, ending their 11-year wait for a global title.
On Suryakumar's birthday, his wife Devisha Shetty also shared a heartfelt message on her Instagram account.
"Happy happy birthday to my best friend, husband, lover, my world and the best decision of my life! Thankful for you every single day. You make this world a better place and I don't know what I'd do without you. love you now and forever," she wrote, expressing her love and gratitude towards her husband.
Since making his international debut in 2021, Suryakumar has firmly established himself as one of the greatest T20I batsmen, although his performances in ODIs and Tests have not reached the same heights yet.
Unfortunately, Suryakumar is currently sidelined due to a hand injury sustained during Mumbai's match against TNCA XI at the Buchi Babu Invitational Tournament in Coimbatore, causing him to miss the ongoing Duleep Trophy.
Looking ahead, Suryakumar is set to return to international cricket as the captain of the Indian team for the three-match T20I series against Bangladesh.
The matches will be held in Gwalior, New Delhi, and Hyderabad on October 6, 9, and 12, respectively.
