Suryakumar Yadav Emphasizes Importance of Winning T20 World Cup Final in Ahmedabad

Suryakumar Yadav emphasized the importance of winning the T20 World Cup final in Ahmedabad, saying it produced a special feeling for all the players who were looking forward to winning the trophy. It should be noted that Ahmedabad is the same ground where India lost the 2023 ODI World Cup final, which is why the Indian team was highly motivated to make a mark there this time.

Speaking about the difference between the two teams that won the trophy in 2024 and 2026, Suryakumar said that the previous team was more experienced, while the current squad is young but highly passionate.

"There was just minor differences between the two teams. That was an experienced team, and very committed. This team is passionate. This year, I can say that we had less experience but more enthusiasm. All the guys are 25 to 27 years old [actually ten of the 15 players in the side that won the tournament were over 27, and nine over 30].” said Suryakumar Yadav.

"It was necessary to explain to them how it feels to win a World Cup in India, when people will cheer so much for you, 50,000 people, a lakh people, in the stadium." added Suryakumar Yadav.

Suryakumar then shed some light on his record as Indian T20I captain, saying it feels very good to maintain such a remarkable record, as nobody likes to lose games.

"I feel that the percentage I tried to achieve in school and college by studying, I'm getting that today in cricket here," he said. "There, I could never cross [50-60%]. But definitely, it feels good to hear this. Although, I don't pay much attention to stats. But nobody likes to lose in any game. I also love winning all the games.” said Suryakumar Yadav.

Suryakumar then gave credit to his family for supporting him from the young age, saying they were always on his back throughout the journey.

"My family tried a lot to educate me first, [but] in a short time they got the idea that this boy is not interested in studies. This boy can't be controlled. But their support was always there in sports because they could see that I was enjoying it, I liked playing. So they said, 'okay, go play; if nothing happens later, then we are here to take care of it'." said Suryakumar Yadav.