Winning a World Cup as captain should be one of the happiest moments in any cricketer's career.
But for Suryakumar Yadav, things took an unexpected turn after he led India to the 2026 T20 World Cup title.
The 36 year old was dropped from the national team following a prolonged struggle with the bat, despite guiding India to victory over New Zealand in the final on March 8.
And now, the former India captain has opened up about how difficult life became after losing his place in the team and how his wife Devisha Shetty and their newborn daughter helped him rediscover his love for cricket.
Speaking at a T20 Mumbai League event in Mumbai on Tuesday, Suryakumar admitted that the months following India's World Cup triumph had been challenging.
According to news agency PTI, he acknowledged that it had been a difficult period and stressed the importance of being honest with himself about his struggles.
How his daughter changed his perspective
However, something beautiful happened in his personal life during the IPL.
Suryakumar and Devisha welcomed a baby girl in May, and becoming a father gave him something else to focus on.
He revealed that his attention shifted completely towards his daughter, bringing happiness during an otherwise difficult period.
