Suryakumar Yadav

Suryakumar Yadav is an Indian batsman nicknamed 'Mr. 360' for his ability to play shots to all parts of the ground, and captains India's T20I side.

Suryakumar Ashok Yadav was born on 14 September 1990 in Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra, India, and progressed through Mumbai's domestic cricket structure before making his international debut for India in 2021. Suryakumar, nicknamed "Mr. 360" and "SKY" for his ability to score all around the ground with an unusually wide array of unorthodox shots, rapidly established himself as one of the finest Twenty20 batters in the world. Suryakumar was named captain of India's T20I team, leading the side to victory at the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup, the 2025 Asia Cup, and the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup, cementing his standing as one of the most successful white-ball captains in Indian cricket history. Suryakumar has continued to represent Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League, and remains one of the most inventive and destructive batters in the shortest format of the international game, renowned for shots that few other players in the world attempt.

Suryakumar Yadav is renowned for his 360-degree batting approach, capable of scoring runs to all parts of the ground with innovative strokeplay. His ability to play unconventional shots like scoops, reverse sweeps, and ramp shots makes him particularly effective in T20 cricket. He combines excellent wristwork with the ability to manufacture shots even against good-length deliveries.

Suryakumar Yadav has redefined modern T20 batting with his innovative approach and consistency at the international level.

• 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup winner (vice-captain)
• ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year 2022 & 2023
• former world No.1 T20I batter