New Delhi, Nov 2026 : Indian cricket captain Suryakumar Yadav, who led the country to the T20 World Cup title earlier this year, met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Monday, accompanied by his family. The meeting came just days after the cricketer's interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Following the meeting, the 36-year-old Mumbai batter described the interaction as an inspiring experience, saying the Home Minister’s vision covered an extraordinary range of subjects, from national security and sports to spirituality.
In a post on Instagram, Suryakumar wrote, “Glad to have met Hon’ble Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah Ji with my family. It was one of those rare meetings that push the frontiers one never knew existed. Truly inspired by the sagacity of his vision, which spans an extraordinary range of subjects, from national security to sports and spirituality.”
Suryakumar was accompanied by his wife, Devisha Shetty, and their daughter. Photographs from the meeting showed the cricketer posing with Amit Shah and presenting him with his T20 World Cup medal. He also handed the Home Minister a commemorative memento.
Amit Shah is the second senior government leader Suryakumar has met during his recent visit to the national capital. On Saturday, the cricketer and his family met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and spent time interacting with him.
Recalling the meeting with the Prime Minister, Suryakumar described it as a heartwarming moment. He presented Modi with a bouquet of roses and also shared a framed photograph with him.
“From wearing the Indian jersey to having the privilege of meeting the Honourable Prime Minister of our country, Shri Narendra Modi ji, moments like these make you reflect on the journey, the responsibilities and the countless blessings that have come along the way. Truly humbled, deeply grateful and forever proud to be Indian. Jai Hind,” he wrote on social media.
Popularly known as SKY, Suryakumar has established himself as one of India's prominent players in the T20 format. He has represented the country in 113 T20 International matches, scoring 3,272 runs at an average of 36.35. His record includes four centuries and 25 half-centuries. He has also played one Test, 37 One-Day Internationals and 86 first-class matches.
Suryakumar has been part of India's T20 World Cup-winning teams in 2024 and 2026. He has also featured in two Asia Cup-winning campaigns and captained India to the title in the 2025 edition held in the United Arab Emirates.
Born on September 14, 1990, in Bombay, now Mumbai, Suryakumar traces his family roots to Ghazipur in Uttar Pradesh. His recent meetings with the country's top leadership have drawn attention to his journey from representing India on the cricket field to interacting with senior national leaders.
