Suryakumar Yadav Celebrates Raksha Bandhan with Sister, Reflects on Leadership Journey

Star cricketer Suryakumar Yadav celebrated Raksha Bandhan with his sister Dinal Yadav, sharing a joyful Instagram moment. Recently appointed as India's T20I captain, Yadav led India to a 3-0 series victory against Sri Lanka. Despite a tough ODI series, India gears up for upcoming fixtures against Bangladesh.

Suryakumar Yadav, a prominent figure in Indian cricket, celebrated the Raksha Bandhan festival with his sister, Dinal Yadav, sharing a heartfelt moment on Instagram. The right-handed batter posted a clip of him giving his sister a high-five, captioning the post with 'Happy Rakshabandhan, MADNESS top level.'

Yadav's celebration comes shortly after his significant appointment as India's T20I captain following the team's ICC T20 World Cup victory. Succeeding Rohit Sharma, who retired from T20Is, Yadav's leadership debut was marked by a series win against Sri Lanka, where India triumphed 3-0. Suryakumar contributed notably with 92 runs and two wickets over the three-match series.

However, the ODI series against Sri Lanka was less favorable for India, as they lost 2-0. With upcoming fixtures against Bangladesh, including a two-game Test series starting September 19, and a three-game T20I series, the team looks forward to bouncing back. Raksha Bandhan, a festival celebrating the bond between siblings, is deeply cherished in Indian culture, symbolizing love and care.

(With inputs from agencies.)