Suryakumar Yadav says first two months out of India team were hardest of his career

Former India T20 captain and batter Suryakumar Yadav has been out of the Indian team for several months. India won the T20 World Cup under his captaincy, but injuries and a lack of form meant he did not find a place in the side afterwards. He has now broken his silence on the matter.

India won the T20 World Cup in 2026 under Suryakumar's captaincy. After that historic win, he not only lost the captaincy but was also dropped from the Indian team altogether. It was a big blow for him. This is the first time he has spoken openly about the episode and his experience of the difficult phase.

Suryakumar spoke at an event in Mumbai. He said the first two months after being suddenly left out of the team were extremely difficult in terms of mental struggle. According to him, it was the toughest period of his cricket career.

Suryakumar Yadav said, "The time after winning the T20 World Cup went very hard for me personally. I do not want to move away from this reality or truth. If you are not honest with yourself, you cannot live a happy and contented life."

In the midst of this difficult time, there was a big moment of joy in his personal life. A daughter was born at his home in May, during the IPL. He said the past few months since her arrival had been beautiful and memorable for him, and that this helped him considerably in recovering from the mental setback.

Meanwhile, Mumbai's squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy has been announced. Suryakumar, the star batter who helped India win the T20 World Cup, has been given the captaincy of Mumbai. The Mumbai Cricket Association has named the team for the prestigious domestic T20 tournament, the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026. Suryakumar is ready to take charge as captain once again.