Former India T20i skipper Suryakumar Yadav was seen training hard in the net session. The 2026 World Cup winner is currently out of action and is enjoying fatherhood as he and his wife, Devisha Shetty
welcomed their baby girl, Riddhima, in May. However, the Mumbai batter is making sure that he doesn’t get out of practice, and is training intensely in the net sessions. In one such video, the former captain could be seen engaging in intense batting practice at the Varsoo Paranjape Cricket Academy in Mumbai.
He captioned the video, “Make the practice harder than the match. If you put maximum pressure on yourself in the nets, staying calm in the game becomes second nature. Embrace the tough situations! #Preparation #StayPresent” Notably, Yadav has not featured for the Indian team since the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title. He was replaced by Shreyas Iyer at the helm of the T20I side ahead of the Ireland and England tours.
Suryakumar Yadav Named JITO Premier League Brand Ambassador
Yadav has been named the Brand Ambassador of the inaugural season of the JITO Premier League (JPL), the biggest community cricket league. The league will take place in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from August 24 to September 5, 2026. The league has been conceptualised by Shri Vicky Oswal, who is the chairman of the JITO Premier League. The tournament will have 12 franchise teams, 33 games and around 250 cricketers participating.
“Having Suryakumar Yadav as the Brand Ambassador is a defining moment for JPL. His journey, character and achievements perfectly reflect the values of excellence, determination and sportsmanship that our league represents. JPL is not merely a cricket tournament; it is a movement that aims to inspire the next generation while creating one of India’s most respected sporting properties,” Oswal said of Yadav.
Teams participating in the tournament are Bengaluru Blasters, Chennai Striker Kings, Golden Eagles Delhi, Gujarat Gladiators, Indore Hawks, Mumbai Kings, Mumbai Sobo Stars, Pagariya Strikers Maharashtra, Pune Peshwas, Rajasthan Rajvansh, RDB Monarch Bengal Indians, and SLJ Royals Hyderabad.
