Watch: Suryakumar Yadav recreates Ravi Shastri’s viral moment at MLBx Mumbai event while discussing India’s final wins as captain

Suryakumar Yadav recreated a famous Ravi Shastri moment during the inaugural MLBx Mumbai 3-on-3 baseball event on Saturday. The Indian T20I captain appeared at the Mumbai Football Arena, Andheri Sports Complex, as Major League Baseball’s (MLB) India ambassador. His actions on stage entertained the audience and quickly caught attention.

The event brought together Indian cricketers and former Major League Baseball stars for a fun baseball competition. Suryakumar tried his hand at baseball alongside Indian players Shardul Thakur, Jitesh Sharma, Kashvee Gautam, Deepak Chahar and Radha Yadav. Former MLB stars Nick Swisher, Jake Arrieta and Adrian Gonzalez also took part in the event.

During his appearance, Suryakumar recalled former India head coach Ravi Shastri while talking about India’s success in finals and his record as captain. He recreated Shastri’s viral moment, giving fans a memorable moment from the event. The clip has drawn attention online, with cricket fans enjoying the captain’s playful side. 

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Suryakumar Yadav recreates Ravi Shastri’s viral moment at the MLBx Mumbai event

Suryakumar Yadav grabbed attention at the MLBx Mumbai event by recreating a viral moment associated with former India head coach Ravi Shastri. The Indian T20I captain brought the familiar gesture to the stage, giving the audience a fun moment during the event. His act soon caught the attention of cricket fans.

The event brought together Indian cricketers and former Major League Baseball stars for a 3-on-3 baseball competition. Four teams, named after the Cubs, Dodgers, Red Sox and Yankees, took part in the contest. Suryakumar joined 2009 World Series champion Nick Swisher in the Yankees team, alongside Rachel Garcia.

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The Yankees went on to win the competition, making the event memorable for the players and spectators. Suryakumar’s appearance also highlighted his role as MLB’s India ambassador. His recreation of Shastri’s viral moment added a light-hearted touch to the event and drew attention from fans online.

What Suryakumar said about India’s final wins as captain and how he recreated Shastri’s famous moment

During the MLBx Mumbai event, Suryakumar Yadav spoke about India’s success in finals under his captaincy and recalled former India head coach Ravi Shastri. “Main actually barabar se bolna chahta hoon. Do final as a captain nahi haara hoon toh teesra bhi as a captain nahi haarna tha,” he said. He then added that he would speak in Ravi Shastri’s style for a moment, setting up a humorous reference to the former coach.

Suryakumar’s comment reminded fans of Shastri’s viral interview in which he said, “thode der ke liye goti muh mein tha.” Shastri’s expression and delivery made the line popular among cricket fans. By referring to the famous moment, Suryakumar brought back the memory and entertained the audience during his stage appearance.

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The interaction took place during MLBx Mumbai, a Major League Baseball event that brought Indian cricketers, baseball legends and softball players together for a 3-on-3 competition. Suryakumar teamed up with MLB star Nick Swisher and MVP Rachel Garcia in the New York Yankees team, which won the contest on Saturday. The event gave fans a chance to see sports stars from different backgrounds share the field and enjoy the game.

How fans reacted to Suryakumar’s Shastri moment and what it means for his captaincy story

Suryakumar Yadav’s recreation of Ravi Shastri’s viral moment brought smiles to fans at the MLBx Mumbai event. His humorous reference to the former India head coach quickly caught attention online. Fans enjoyed seeing the Indian T20I captain show his playful side while talking about India’s success in finals.

The moment also brought attention to Suryakumar’s record as captain. During the conversation, he spoke about not losing the two finals he had led India in and joked that he did not want to lose a third. His comments reflected his confidence and added a light-hearted touch to the discussion about his leadership.

Suryakumar’s appearance at the event showed how he connects with fans beyond the cricket field. While his main focus remains leading India in T20I cricket, moments like these help show his personality away from competitive matches. As India prepare for future tournaments, fans will be watching to see how he continues to lead the team and build on its success in finals.