Delhi:Indian cricket team's T20 World Cup winning captain Suryakumar Yadav has spoken openly about his difficult phase after being out of the team. He admitted that the first two months after winning the World Cup were very challenging for him. However, during this time, the happiness in the family gave a new perspective to his life.

Life changed after being out of the team

Under the captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav, India won the T20 World Cup title by defeating New Zealand in Ahmedabad on March 8. After this, due to poor form, he did not get a place in the Indian team for the tour of Ireland and England. Since then he is out of the national team.

At an event organized in Mumbai, he said, “The time after the T20 World Cup has been a bit difficult. I do not want to turn away from this truth. It is very important to be honest with myself. However, during the IPL, my daughter was born on May 7. After this, my entire attention went towards her. The last few months have been very beautiful for me.”

Wife's advice returned his passion for cricket

Suryakumar told that during difficult times, the conversation with his wife Devisha Shetty again reminded him of his old days. He said, “The first two months were very difficult. Then I thought why not think about the game the same way I thought about the game when I was 15. At that time my dream was to play under-15 cricket for Mumbai. My wife also said that I should bring back the same old passion and love for the game in me.” He told that now he is practicing with the same hard work and dedication.

The first goal is to make Mumbai champion

Suryakumar has been given the captaincy of the Mumbai team for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. The tournament will start from 14th November. He said, “My goal is very clear. To win matches for Mumbai and make the team champion.”

Shared memories to Sachin Tendulkar

Suryakumar also remembered his early days in the dressing room of Mumbai. He told that Sachin Tendulkar had given him his place in the dressing room, where a small Ganesh idol was also kept. This is one of the most special memories of his cricket career.

gave a big lesson to the youth

Giving advice to young players, Suryakumar said that their first dream should not be to play for IPL but to play for their state and country. He said, “The first goal of every young player should be to play for Mumbai and then represent India. After performing well in domestic cricket, the path to IPL opens automatically.”