Suryakumar Yadav says wife motivated him after T20I snub
Suryakumar Yadav says his wife helped him stay motivated after T20I exclusion and has no retirement plans.
Suryakumar Yadav said he has no plans to retire soon and credited his wife for helping him stay motivated after his exclusion from India's T20I squad. The Mumbai Indians batter spoke to India Today about his approach to the setback. He stated he remains focused on his game and continues to work on his skills without any immediate retirement plans.
Yadav's comments come after India dropped him from the limited-overs format in recent months. The 35-year-old has been a regular in the shorter formats since his debut in 2021. His wife provided emotional support during the period of uncertainty following the snub.
The India Today interview did not specify any timeline for his potential return to the T20I side. Yadav continues to feature in domestic and franchise cricket while maintaining his focus on performance.
CricHubb Take
The T20I snub may have been the clearest signal yet that India's limited-overs setup is prioritising younger options, which could push Yadav toward a longer-term white-ball retirement than he currently claims.