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Suryakumar Yadav Reveals MS Dhoni's Advice Before Historic T20 WC Win

Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav revealed he sought advice from MS Dhoni before the T20 World Cup, where Dhoni encouraged the team to play courageously. Under Yadav's leadership, India made history by becoming the first team to defend their T20 World Cup title and win it on home soil. The victory marks India's record-breaking third T20 World Cup crown. Looking ahead, Suryakumar has set a new goal of winning Olympic gold for India in 2028, alongside aiming for a T20 World Cup hat-trick.

Key Points: Suryakumar Yadav on MS Dhoni's T20 World Cup Advice

  • India defends T20 WC title
  • Dhoni's pre-tournament advice
  • First team to win at home
  • Suryakumar eyes 2028 Olympic gold
  • India's third T20 WC crown
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"Met Dhoni before T20 World Cup": Suryakumar Yadav recalls MSD's advice

Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav recalls MS Dhoni's motivational advice before leading India to a historic third T20 World Cup title on home soil.

"Met Dhoni before T20 World Cup": Suryakumar Yadav recalls MSD's advice
"He had told me that we have a fantastic team and we just need to play courageously. Victory would be ours - Suryakumar Yadav"

Mumbai, March 10

Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav, after a historic win in the recently concluded T20 World Cup, shared that he met MS Dhoni before the tournament, who advised him to play courageously.

India made history on Sunday after defeating New Zealand in the T20 WC final, as they became the first team to defend their World title. India also went on to become the only team to win three T20 WC crowns.

Debuting at the age of 30 in 2021, Suryakumar celebrated his fifth year in international cricket with style, leading Men in Blue to their record-breaking third T20 World Cup title and making them the first-ever team to win the T20 World Cup in their own backyard.

"His reaction was amazing. I met him before the tournament. He had advised me on how to play in ICC tournaments. He had told me that we have a fantastic team and we just need to play courageously. Victory would be ours," Suyrakumar Yadav told the reporters.

After leading India to their third T20 title, Suryakumar Yadav has set his sights on winning the Olympic gold medal in 2028.

"That is our next goal - to win Olympic gold for India in 2028. T20 World Cup will be held the same year, so we will make all efforts to make a T20 hat-trick," he added.

"It feels great to have won the World Cup. India was hosting an ICC Tournament, and if you win in India, it is delightful," he concluded.

Indian skipper emerged as the 10th-highest run-getter in the tournament with 242 runs in nine matches at an average of 30.25 and a strike rate of over 136, with one half-century against the USA, in the group stage fixtures.

- ANI

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Sarah B
What an incredible achievement! Winning at home must have been so special. Suryakumar has led the team brilliantly. The focus on Olympic gold now is exciting for the future of cricket.
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Priya S
Winning three T20 World Cups is no small feat! Jai Hind! 🇮🇳 The entire team played their hearts out. SKY's journey from debuting at 30 to lifting the cup is so inspiring for late bloomers.
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Vikram M
Respectfully, while the win is fantastic, SKY's batting average of 30 in the tournament could have been better for a captain and key batter. Hope he focuses on more consistent performances leading up to 2028.
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Rohit P
The legacy continues! From Dhoni's calm captaincy to now SKY. Winning in front of our home crowd is a feeling like no other. Already counting down to 2028 for the hat-trick and Olympic gold! 🔥
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Michael C
As a cricket fan, it's great to see this mentorship between generations. Dhoni passing on wisdom, Suryakumar executing it perfectly. A historic win for a fantastic team.

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