'Yeh lo, aap log khaana yeh': New dad Suryakumar Yadav distributes sweets before RCB clash - WATCH
Suryakumar Yadav celebrated the birth of his daughter by distributing sweets to the paparazzi at Mumbai airport ahead of the IPL 2026 clash against RCB. He will lead Mumbai Indians in the absence of Hardik Pandya, whose fitness is being monitored. The team faces a crucial match to boost playoff hopes.
The happiness was clearly visible on Suryakumar Yadavโs face after he and his wife, Devisha Shetty, welcomed a baby girl on May 7. Ahead of the IPL 2026 clash between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur, Suryakumar was spotted distributing sweets to paparazzi at the Mumbai airport. Suryakumar, who is set to lead Mumbai Indians against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the absence of regular captain Hardik Pandya, was seen handing out sweet boxes to camerapersons and photographers before the teamโs departure to Raipur.
At the airport, Suryakumar celebrated the birth of his daughter with media personnel and warmly offered them sweets. โYeh lo, aap log khaana yeh (Have this, you guys please eat it),โ he said while distributing the boxes in a gesture that quickly gained attention on social media. Suryakumar, who captained India to the 2026 Menโs T20 World Cup title, has endured a modest IPL 2026 campaign so far, scoring 195 runs from 10 matches.
Despite the lean patch, his role remains crucial as Mumbai Indians take on RCB in a must-win contest that could heavily influence their playoff hopes. The five-time champions are currently placed ninth on the table with just three wins. Suryakumar Yadav distributed sweets to the paparazzi for blessed with a baby girl.
๐ค๐ pic. twitter. com/x5Hut4KsYK โ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ข๐ขโดโต (@rushiii_12) May 10, 2026 Mumbai Indians are also closely monitoring the fitness of skipper Hardik Pandya, who missed the win over Lucknow Super Giants at the Wankhede Stadium due to back spasms.