Watch: PM Modi shares special video of meeting Suryakumar Yadav and his family ahead of SMAT 2026

Former India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav recently met Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with his family at the Prime Minister's official residence in New Delhi. Suryakumar's wife, Devisha Shetty, and their daughter, Riddhima, were also present during the visit ahead of the Diwali celebrations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spent time with Suryakumar and his family during the meeting. He was also seen interacting with the cricketer's young children. Sharing his thoughts on X, PM Modi said that the arrival of Lord Ram and the Saryu had added to the spiritual significance of this year's Diwali celebrations.

PM Modi also shared a special video of the meeting on his social media account. The video comes after Mumbai announced Suryakumar Yadav as captain for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2026. 

Watch the special moments from the meeting here:

PM Modi shares video of meeting Suryakumar Yadav and his family: What we know

The video shows Suryakumar Yadav and his family spending time with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Other family members were also present at the gathering, making it a special family occasion. The meeting took place in a warm and cheerful atmosphere ahead of the Diwali celebrations.

One of the most special moments in the video was when a little girl sang bhajans in front of PM Modi. The Prime Minister listened to her singing with great interest and appeared delighted. His reaction showed how much he enjoyed the devotional songs.

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The visit added a special moment to this year's Diwali celebrations. The video captures the festive spirit and the joy of the occasion. It also offers a glimpse of the warm interaction between PM Modi, Suryakumar Yadav and his family.

What PM Modi said: Key moments and statements from the video

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a message on X about the spiritual significance of this year's Diwali celebrations. He said the arrival of Lord Ram and the Saryu had made the festival even more special. "In the atmosphere of Diwali, the arrival of Ram and Saryu has taken place. This has made the environment of Diwali even more sacred and divine," PM Modi wrote in his post.

During the meeting, Suryakumar Yadav was seen wearing his gold medal from India's 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup triumph. PM Modi also held the medal, making it a special moment that celebrated India's achievement. The interaction highlighted Suryakumar's contribution to Indian cricket and the team's success on the international stage.

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Suryakumar has achieved several milestones in his career. He won the ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year award in 2022 and 2023. He also reached the No. 1 position in the ICC Men's T20I Batting Rankings in October 2022 and recorded a career-high 910 rating points in January 2023, one of the highest ratings in the format.

Fan reactions and what’s next for Suryakumar Yadav at SMAT 2026

The video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi meeting Suryakumar Yadav and his family received attention on social media. Fans appreciated the warm interaction and enjoyed seeing the Prime Minister spend time with the cricketer's family. The special moments from the meeting also added to the festive spirit ahead of Diwali.

Meanwhile, Suryakumar Yadav is preparing for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2026. Mumbai have named him captain for the tournament. His experience and leadership will be important as Mumbai look to perform well in the domestic T20 competition.

The SMAT 2026 will also give Suryakumar an opportunity to continue his preparations and maintain his form in the shortest format. Fans will be keen to see him lead Mumbai and deliver strong performances in the tournament.