Secret revealed ahead of IND vs AUS series! Suryakumar Yadav practices this ritual before every match

Every sportsperson has their own way to stay match ready. Team India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has his own way to prepare himself for every match. Not only for matches, Yadav has developed himself as a better human being. Ahead of the India vs Australia (IND vs AUS) series, in a recent interview, the swashbuckling batter talked about how he is influenced by his mother and how he prepares himself for games. 

The 35-year-old said that his mother is a very religious person, who explained why Hanuman Chalisa is important for him as well. Hanuman Chalisa is now Suryakumar's daily life. From morning to before a match, he keeps listening to the mantra to stay relaxed. 

"I love to hear it every morning after the shower—10 or 15 minutes I am with myself; it calms me down. If I am in a rush, I put it in my car. My mother is very religious, and she says that Hanuman ji needed to remind himself of his strength, so if you listen to it, you will also be reminded of what you can do. So on game day I keep listening to it, and I feel relaxed. It’s become a routine," Yadav said ahead of the India vs. Australia white ball series. 

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Suryakumar Yadav revealed his daily life mantra

Team India is now in Australia for an 8-match limited overs series. The series is scheduled to start on October 19 with a three-match One Day International clash. After that, the Men in Blue brigade will face the home team for a 5-match T20I series. Suryakumar Yadav will take part in the Twenty20 format series as the captain of team India. 

Only a few days ago, under Yadav's leadership, India won the Asia Cup 2025, defeating their archrivalPakistan in the final. India played dominantly in the series and remained unbeaten throughout the competition. Facing Australia in their homeland can be more challenging for the Suryakumar Yadav-led team.