Suryakumar Yadav

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{{short description|Indian cricketer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2013}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2013}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Suryakumar Yadav
| image =[[File:Suryakumar.jpg|300px|Suryakumar]]
| caption =Suryakumar Yadav playing for the [[Mumbai cricket team]]
| country = India
| fullname = Suryakumar Ashok Yadav
| nickname = SKY<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/from-suryakumar-yadav-to-sky-the-tale-of-a-transformation-101617765488747.html|title=From Suryakumar Yadav to SKY, the tale of a transformation|work=[Hindustan Times]|date=7 April 2021}}</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1990|09|14|df=yes}}
| birth_place =[[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], India
| height = 5 ft 11 in
| batting = Right-handed
| bowling = _
| role = Batsman
| club1 = [[Mumbai cricket team|Mumbai]]
| year1 = {{nowrap|2010–present}}
| clubnumber1 =
| club2 = [[Mumbai Indians]]
| year2 = 2012, 2018–present
| clubnumber2 = 63
| club3 = [[Kolkata Knight Riders]]
| year3 = 2014–2017
| clubnumber3 = 212
| international = true
| internationalspan =2021-present
| odidebutdate = 18 July
| odidebutyear = 2021
| odidebutagainst = Sri Lanka
| odicap = 236
| lastodidate = 11 February
| lastodiyear = 2022
| lastodiagainst = West Indies
| odishirt = 63

| T20Idebutdate = 14 March
| T20Idebutyear = 2021
| T20Idebutagainst = England
| T20Icap = 85
| lastT20Idate = 28 June
| lastT20Iyear = 2022
| lastT20Iagainst = Ireland
| T20Ishirt = 63

| columns = 4
| column1 = [[One Day International|ODI]]
| matches1 = 7
| runs1 = 267
| bat avg1 = 53.40
| 100s/50s1 = 0/2
| top score1 = 64
| deliveries1 = –
| wickets1 = –
| bowl avg1 = –
| fivefor1 = –
| tenfor1 = –
| best bowling1 = –
| catches/stumpings1 = 4/–
| column2 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]]
| matches2 = 14
| runs2 = 351
| bat avg2 = 39.00
| 100s/50s2 = 0/4
| top score2 = 65
| deliveries2 = –
| wickets2 = –
| bowl avg2 = –
| fivefor2 = –
| tenfor2 = –
| best bowling2 = –
| catches/stumpings2 = 13/–
| column3 = [[First-class cricket|FC]]
| matches3 = 77
| runs3 = 5,326
| bat avg3 = 44.01
| 100s/50s3 = 10/20
| top score3 = 200
| deliveries3 = 1,154
| wickets3 = 24
| bowl avg3 = 22.91
| fivefor3 = 0
| tenfor3 = 0
| best bowling3 = 4/47
| catches/stumpings3 = 101/–
| column4 = [[List A cricket|LA]]
| matches4 = 109
| runs4 = 3,121
| bat avg4 = 37.60
| 100s/50s4 = 3/18
| top score4 = 134[[not out|*]]
| deliveries4 = 430
| wickets4 = 6
| bowl avg4 = 63.00
| fivefor4 = 0
| tenfor4 = 0
| best bowling4 = 2/20
| catches/stumpings4 = 65/–

| date = 28 June 2022
| source = http://www.espncricinfo.com/indian-domestic-2011/content/player/446507.html ESPNcricinfo
}}
'''Suryakumar Ashok Yadav''' (born 14 September 1990)<ref name=cprofile>[http://www.espncricinfo.com/indian-domestic-2011/content/player/446507.html Suryakumar Yadav], ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 2012-01-19.</ref> is an Indian [[cricketer]] who plays for [[Indian national cricket team|India]] in the [[One Day International|ODI]] and [[Twenty20 International|T20I]] formats. He represents [[Mumbai cricket team|Mumbai]] in domestic cricket and plays for [[Mumbai Indians]] in the [[Indian Premier League]]. He is a right-handed versatile [[Batting (cricket)|batsman]] and an occasional right-arm medium pace and spin [[Bowler (cricket)|bowler]].<ref name="cprofile" /> He made his [[Twenty20 International]] debut for the [[India national cricket team|India cricket team]] on 14 March 2021 against [[England cricket team|England]].<ref name=":0" /> He made his [[One Day International]] (ODI) debut for India on 18 July 2021 against [[Sri Lanka national cricket team|Sri Lanka]].<ref name=":1" />

==Early life==
Since his early childhood, Yadav developed an interest in cricket and badminton. His father Ashok Kumar Yadav moved from [[Ghazipur]] to [[Mumbai]] for his job as electrical engineer for BARC.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Suryakumar Yadav Biography, Achievements, Career Info, Records & Stats - Sportskeeda|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/player/suryakumar-yadav|access-date=2021-05-10|website=www.sportskeeda.com|language=en-us}}</ref> Yadav learnt his skills while playing in the streets of Mumbai. At the age of 10, his father saw his inclination towards the game and enrolled him in a cricket camp in BARC colony in [[Anushakti Nagar]]. He then went to Elf Vengsarkar Academy and played the age group cricket in Mumbai.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.sportskeeda.com/player/suryakumar-yadav|title=Suryakumar Yadav Biography, Achievements, Career Info, Records & Stats - Sportskeeda|website=m.sportskeeda.com|accessdate=29 November 2018}}</ref> He is an alumni of Pillai College of Arts, Commerce and Science.<ref>{{cite web |title=MA Chidambaram Trophy for the Best Under-22 cricketer |url=https://pcacs.ac.in/suryakumar-yadav-a-star-in-the-making/ |website=Pillai College of Arts Science and Commerce |publisher=Pillai College of Arts Science and Commerce |access-date=5 June 2012}}</ref>

In 2016, he was married to Devisha Shetty in 7 July 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |editor-last=Tripathi |editor-first=Anuj |title=Suryakumar Yadav |url=https://aflence.com/suryakumar-yadav/ |access-date=25 August 2022 |website=Aflence}}</ref>

==Career==
Suryakumar Yadav made his first-class debut against [[Delhi cricket team|Delhi]] during the [[2010-11 Ranji Trophy]]. He had a great start to his career as he top-scored for [[Mumbai cricket team|Mumbai]] with a well compiled 73 and was the only player to score a fifty in Mumbai's first innings. Since then, he has been a regular member of the side.<ref>
[http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ranji-trophy-elite-2011/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=6710;team=1654;type=tournament Ranji Trophy Elite, 2011/12 - Mumbai] ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 2012-01-19.</ref>

In October 2018, he was named in India C's squad for the [[2018–19 Deodhar Trophy]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1162570.html |title=Rahane, Ashwin and Karthik to play Deodhar Trophy |work=ESPN Cricinfo |accessdate=19 October 2018}}</ref> In October 2019, he was named in the [[India C cricket team|India C]] squad for the [[2019–20 Deodhar Trophy]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/deodhar-trophy-2019-squads-india-a-india-b-india-c-parthiv-patel-shubman-gill-anuma-vihari-ranchi/article29788595.ece |title=Deodhar Trophy 2019: Hanuma Vihari, Parthiv, Shubman to lead; Yashasvi earns call-up |work=SportStar |accessdate=25 October 2019}}</ref> He captained the [[Mumbai cricket team]] in the 2020-21 [[Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Suryakumar Yadav to lead Mumbai in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Aditya Tare named vice-captain|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2020/dec/26/suryakumar-yadav-to-lead-mumbai-in-syed-mushtaq-ali-trophyaditya-tarenamed-vice-captain-2241606.html|access-date=2021-05-10|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>

==Indian Premier League==
[[File:Suryakumar Yadav (1).jpg|thumb|left|Suryakumar Yadav in an ad, during IPL [[2015 Indian Premier League|2015]] ]]
He received an IPL contract from [[Mumbai Indians]] for the [[Indian Premier League 2012|2012 season]]. He played just one match in the season and was dismissed without scoring.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Cricket scorecard - Mumbai Indians vs Pune Warriors, 3rd Match, Indian Premier League 2012|url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/live-cricket-scorecard/11183/mi-vs-pwi-3rd-match-indian-premier-league-2012|access-date=2021-01-12|website=Cricbuzz|language=en}}</ref>

He was bought by [[Kolkata Knight Riders]] in the [[2014 IPL auction]]s. He made headlines in IPL 2015 when he hit a match-winning – 20-ball 46 with five sixes – against Mumbai at [[Eden Gardens]]. He became the team's vice-captain and played regularly. He was bought at a price of {{INRConvert|3.2|c|lk=ON|to=USD|mode=}} by [[Mumbai Indians]] in [[2018 IPL auction]]s.<ref name="IPL2018">{{cite web|title=List of sold and unsold players|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/22218394/ipl-2018-player-auction-list-sold-unsold-players|accessdate=27 January 2018|work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref>

After impressive stint with the [[Mumbai Indians]], he was retained by them ahead of IPL 2022 mega auction for INR 8Cr.

==International career==
In February 2021, he was named in India's [[Twenty20 International]] (T20I) squad for their series [[English cricket team in India in 2020–21|against England]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bcci.tv/articles/2021/news/150315/india-s-squad-for-paytm-t20i-series-announced |title=India's squad for Paytm T20I series announced |work=Board of Control for Cricket in India |access-date=19 February 2021}}</ref> It was his maiden international call-up to the India cricket team.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Ishan Kishan In the Indian Squad for the T20 series against England| url=https://sixsports.in/india-squad-against-england-for-the-upcoming-t20/ |website=sixsports.in |date=22 February 2021}}</ref> He made his T20I debut for India on 14 March 2021, against [[England cricket team|England]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1243389.html |title=2nd T20I (N), Ahmedabad, Mar 14 2021, England tour of India |work=ESPN Cricinfo |accessdate=14 March 2021}}</ref> He then played the fourth game of the series on 18 March and got his first opportunity to bat, and hit the first ball he faced in international cricket for a six, becoming the first Indian to do so in T20 International, and went on to score a half century.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Full Scorecard of India vs England 4th T20I 2020/21 - Score Report {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/england-tour-of-india-2020-21-1243364/india-vs-england-4th-t20i-1243391/full-scorecard|access-date=2021-03-22|website=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=With six off first ball in international cricket, Suryakumar Yadav achieves unique feat|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/article/with-six-off-first-ball-in-international-cricket-suryakumar-yadav-achieves-unique-feat/734521|access-date=2021-03-22|website=www.timesnownews.com|language=en}}</ref> The next day, he was named in India's [[One Day International]] (ODI) squad for their series [[English cricket team in India in 2020–21|against England]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Prasidh Krishna, Suryakumar Yadav earn call-ups for England ODIs|url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/116677/prasidh-krishna-suryakumar-yadav-earn-call-ups-for-england-odis|access-date=2021-03-22|website=Cricbuzz|language=en}}</ref> His game changing performances at No. 3 led him to being described as an "X Factor" player by his captain.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Desk|first=India com Sports|date=2021-03-20|title='He Will Continue to Bat at No 3' - Kohli BACKS SKY Ahead of 5th T20I|url=https://www.india.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-5th-t20i-virat-kohli-hails-suryakumar-yadav-at-toss-says-he-will-continue-to-bat-at-no-3-4506012/|access-date=2021-03-21|website=India News, Breaking News {{!}} India.com|language=en}}</ref>

In June 2021, he was named in India's [[One Day International]] (ODI) and [[Twenty20 International]] (T20I) squads for their series [[Indian cricket team in Sri Lanka in 2021|against Sri Lanka]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/sri-lanka-vs-india-2021-shikhar-dhawan-to-captain-india-on-limited-overs-tour-of-sri-lanka-1265911 |title=Shikhar Dhawan to captain India on limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=10 June 2021}}</ref> He made his ODI debut on 18 July 2021, for India against [[Sri Lanka national cricket team|Sri Lanka]].<ref name=":1">{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1262755.html |title=1st ODI (D/N), Colombo (RPS), Jul 18 2021, India tour of Sri Lanka |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=18 July 2021}}</ref> On 21 July 2021, Yadav scored his maiden ODI fifty against [[Sri Lanka national cricket team|Sri Lanka]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-07-20|title=India vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI Highlights: India ride on Deepak Chahar, Suryakumar Yadav fifties to win series|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/india-vs-sri-lanka-live-score-ind-vs-sl-2nd-odi-live-cricket-match-today-at-colombo-101626762423917.html|access-date=2021-07-23|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref>

In July 2021, Yadav was called up as a replacement to India's Test squad for their series [[Indian cricket team in England in 2021|against England]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Prithvi Shaw, Suryakumar Yadav to join India Test squad in England|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/india-in-england-2021-prithvi-shaw-suryakumar-yadav-to-join-india-test-squad-in-england-1270982|access-date=2021-07-25|website=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref> In September 2021, Yadav was named in India's squad for the [[2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/india-s-2021-t20-world-cup-squad-r-ashwin-picked-ms-dhoni-mentor-1276821 |title=India's T20 World Cup squad: R Ashwin picked, MS Dhoni mentor |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=8 September 2021}}</ref> In November, he was added to India's [[Test cricket|Test]] squad for their series [[New Zealand cricket team in India in 2021–22|against New Zealand]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/new-zealand-in-india/suryakumar-yadav-added-to-team-india-for-kanpur-test/articleshow/87854800 |title=Shardul Thakur for A tour to SA, Suryakumar Yadav included in Test squad for NZ series |work=The Indian Express |access-date=23 November 2021}}</ref>

In June 2022, he was named in India's squad for their T20I series against [[Indian cricket team in Ireland in 2022|against Ireland]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ire-vs-india-hardik-pandya-to-captain-india-in-ireland-t20is-rahul-tripathi-gets-maiden-call-up-1320109 |title=Hardik Pandya to captain India in Ireland T20Is; Rahul Tripathi gets maiden call-up |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=15 June 2022}}</ref>

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