Watch: Fan throws phone at Suryakumar Yadav during Mumbai Indians event

Just before the excitement of IPL 2026, a video of Suryakumar Yadav from the Mumbai Indians is going viral on social media. Surya, who often hits big sixes on the field, has impressed fans with his calm and cool style off the field as well. The way he handled a fan’s awkward action during an event is getting a lot of praise.

This incident happened at a Mumbai Indians promotional event, where many fans had gathered to see their favourite players like Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Tilak Verma and Suryakumar Yadav. During the event, one fan threw his mobile phone towards the stage to take a selfie with Surya. The fan wanted Surya to catch the phone and click a selfie, but the sudden throw shocked everyone, including security and other fans.

The phone flew very close to Surya’s face, but he could not catch it, and it fell nearby. For a moment, people were surprised and a little tense. However, Surya stayed calm, and the situation did not turn into a problem. Instead, it became a light and positive moment that fans appreciated.

Watch the viral moment here:

What exactly happened with Suryakumar Yadav on stage

Showing his calm and friendly nature, Suryakumar Yadav picked up the fan’s phone himself and decided to complete the request in his own way. The Mumbai Indians star used the phone to take a selfie that included himself and the cheering fans in the background. This pleased the crowd, who clapped and laughed.

The moment quickly went viral on social media. Fans praised Surya for handling the situation with patience and a smile. Many people said that throwing objects at players is not safe, but Surya’s reaction showed why he is so popular, especially with the Indian Premier League season coming soon.

In a situation where some players might get angry, Suryakumar stayed calm. He picked up the phone, smiled, and fulfilled the fan’s wish. He took a selfie and also included the whole crowd behind him. As soon as he clicked the photo, the crowd started clapping and chanting “Surya, Surya!”

Throwing phones at players can be very dangerous and may cause serious injury. But Surya handled the moment in a smart and kind way. This is why many young fans like him so much.

Before IPL 2026, Mumbai Indians fans are very excited. The team will try to perform better this season than last season.

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Fans react to viral moment involving Suryakumar Yadav

Fans on social media reacted quickly to the viral video and shared many positive comments about Surya’s calm behaviour. Many people praised him for staying relaxed and handling the situation with a smile. Some fans called him a “true sportsman” and liked how he fulfilled the fans’ request safely. At the same time, a few users also said that fans should not throw things at players, as it can be dangerous.

Some people also took it in a funny way. A few joked that Surya “never misses a catch.” One user wrote, “Long-off… long off… LONG OFFFFF!! And dropped!!” Another fan wrote jokingly, “Kaash mai ye phone hota.”

Read all the fan comments below: