Suryakumar Yadav is being called the new Mr 360 degree of cricket after AB de Villiers. His attacking batting approach has earned him a fortune and he credits his success to his family. Yadav was recently included in India’s Asia Cup squad and is expected to make the team in World Cup 2023. He is an X factor who can turn the matches in India’s favour at any point of time. Here we have covered everything you need to know about the family of Suryakumar Yadav in detail.
Suryakumar Yadav Family
Suryakumar Yadav, born on September 14, 1990, into a Hindu family, hails from Hathouda village in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh.
Father | Ashok Kumar Yadav |
Mother | Sapna Yadav |
Sister | Dinal Yadav |
Wife | Devisha Shetty |
Suryakumar Yadav Father
Suryakumar Yadav’s father Ashok Kumar Yadav is the chief engineer at the Bhabha Atomic Research Center (Mumbai).
Surya received his initial education at the Atomic Energy Central School in Mumbai. He later pursued intermediate studies at the Atomic Energy Junior College, also in Mumbai. He obtained a B.Com degree from the Pillai College of Arts, Commerce, and Science, Mumbai, where he crossed paths with his future wife, Devisha Shetty, who worked as a dance coach.
In his early sports exploration, Surya initially found interest in both badminton and cricket. However, upon his father’s advice, he decided to dedicate himself to a single sport, ultimately choosing cricket. His first cricket coach was his paternal uncle, Vinod Kumar Yadav, who began training him at the Dr. Sampurnanand Sports Stadium in Sigra, Varanasi.
At the age of 10, Surya’s family had to relocate, which led to a positive new chapter in his journey. Recognizing Surya’s passion for cricket, his father enrolled him in a cricket camp at the BARC colony in Mumbai, where Ashok Kamat took on the role of his coach. Surya’s dedication to cricket remained strong, and when he turned 12, he joined the Elf Vengsarkar Academy as per his father’s suggestion. There, he began training under the guidance of former cricketer Dilip Vengsarkar.
Suryakumar Yadav Mother & Sister
Sapna Yadav, the mother of Suryakumar Yadav is a homemaker. Surya’s sister Dinal Yadav is a Visual Merchandising Executive at Estee Lauder India. He also has a brother but detail regarding him are not known.