Suryakumar Yadav, the exciting captain of the Indian T20 team, is more than just passionate about tattoos. His body, hands, and arms speak of his love for ink, with over 20 tattoos spread across his skin. Recently, in an open interview, he addressed whether the World Cup victory called for some new ink.
During his feature at the India Today Conclave on March 8, Suryakumar shared his thoughts. His wife, Devisha Shetty, has placed a specific condition against getting more tattoos that he's been quite transparent about.
Has there been an increase in the number of tattoos post the T20 World Cup win? At the conclave, Suryakumar candidly shared, “The count remains unchanged—it’s a married life reality. My wife doesn't permit it anymore, and she's firm against any new additions.”
He added with a chuckle, “Post our 2024 World Cup triumph, I petitioned to get something meaningful inked on my hand. However, her response was anticipated, she said another World Cup (2026) is on its way; create something meaningful and then get tattooed.”
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His Loyal Inking: Family First
Going back to 2014 IPL, Suryakumar didn't hesitate to ink a tribute to his parents onto his body. Right on his right arm, you’ll find his father Ashok and mother Sapna’s names artistically etched. Shoulder tattoos also feature his parents’ faces, a testament to his strong family values.
Right over his heart, lies a tattoo of his wife's name. Yadav and Devisha's love story sprouted back in college, blossomed over five years before they finally wed in 2016.
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Getting to the Roots with Gautam Gambhir
Concerning his relationship with Gautam Gambhir, Yadav illuminated, “He constantly engages me in insightful dialogues about leadership. He provides exceptional mentoring on improving my captaincy, suggesting potential areas for growth. Off-field, he’s as genuine as it gets—a true gem of a person.”
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final is set for a thrilling face-off between India and New Zealand on March 9 in Dubai. Reflecting on the match, Suryakumar confidently expressed, “From an Indian standpoint, we’re in it to win it. Our performance over the past two years has been nothing short of phenomenal.”
