In a heartening update to the delight of the cricket community, IndiaT20I captain Suryakumar Yadav and his wife Devisha Shettyannounced the arrival of their first child, a baby girl. The news broke on Thursday, May 7, 2026, with the couple sharing their joy through a touching social media post that went viral among fans and fellow cricketers alike.
Suryakumar Yadav and wife Devisha Shetty welcome a baby girl
The arrival of “Little Sky” comes at a remarkable time for the 35-year-old batsman, who recently led India to a historic third T20 World Cup title. Now, as the Suryakumar family celebrates this personal milestone, the focus is temporarily shifting from the high-octane drama. IPL 2026 to the quiet joys of fatherhood.
The birth of their daughter is a wonderful new chapter in a relationship that has lasted more than 16 years. Suryakumar and Devisha first met in 2010 during their college days at RA Podar College of Commerce and Economics in Mumbai. Devisha, a trained Bharatanatyam dancer and dance coach, has been Surya’s guide in his grueling journey in domestic cricket. Mumbai Indians (MI)and his recent rise as the world’s premier T20 batsman.
The couple, who married in July 2016, hinted at their upcoming arrival with a beautiful baby shower in March 2026. Fans have long admired their partnership as Devisha is often in the stands, traveling with the team during international tours and IPL seasons. Taking to Instagram to announce the birth, Surya shared a poetic caption:
“With smiles, bows and wishes to unfold – we welcome our baby girl.”
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While the celebration continued at home, timing posed a logistical challenge for Mumbai Indians. The franchise is currently in the midst of a high-stakes playoff race and sits in a precarious position with just three wins from ten matches.
The star batter opted out of the team’s maiden trip to Raipur earlier this week to be especially with Devisha. This absence leaves a significant void in MI’s middle order ahead of the clash they should win Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) On 10th May 2026 at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium.
The captaincy situation adds another layer of complexity. In MI’s previous outing, Surya started to lead the side to a 229-run chase. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) after the regular captain Hardik Pandya sidelined with back spasms. Hardik’s health is still under observation and with Surya on paternity leave, the team management is facing a leadership dilemma. The captain’s mantle is expected to drop if both veterans remain unavailable jasprit bumrahor potential reversal Rohit SharmaAlthough the veteran opener managed a minor hamstring niggle.
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