Mumbai: India’s T20 World Cup-winning captain, Suryakumar Yadav, affectionately known as SKY, has shared the most special update of his life. On Sunday, May 10, Suryakumar and his wife, Devisha Shetty, revealed the name of their newborn daughter. The couple has named their little bundle of joy ‘Riddhima’.
“Our Biggest Blessing”: The Big Reveal
Taking to Instagram, the Mumbai Indians star posted a heartfelt message to introduce his daughter to his millions of fans. Suryakumar wrote:
“Introducing our biggest blessing—RIDDHIMA.”
The initial announcement of the birth was made on Thursday evening with a caption that resonated with joy: “With giggles, bows, and dreams to unfurl—we welcome our baby girl.” The post featured an adorable photo of Devisha holding the newborn’s tiny fingers, which immediately went viral.
Wishes Pour In from Ranveer Singh, Rajkummar Rao, and More
The news sparked a wave of celebration across social media. Bollywood icons were among the first to congratulate the new parents. Ranveer Singh commented, “God bless!”, while Rajkummar Rao added, “Congratulations to both of you. God bless the little one.” Teammates from the Indian dressing room and the Mumbai Indians camp also extended their best wishes to the proud parents.
A Historic Year for SKY
The arrival of Riddhima comes at a time when Suryakumar is at the pinnacle of his professional career. He is currently representing Mumbai Indians in the 19th edition of the IPL.
Key Highlights of His Recent Journey:
- World Cup Glory: In March 2026, Surya led Team India to their historic third T20 World Cup title, becoming the first captain to successfully defend the trophy on home soil.
- Stats: During the tournament, he scored 242 runs in nine innings at a strike rate of 136+.
- Legendary Status: With 3,272 runs in 113 T20Is, including 4 centuries, SKY remains one of the most decorated batters in the shortest format of the game.
Fans are calling the newborn his “Lady Luck,” hoping that Riddhima’s presence will continue to inspire Surya to greater heights on the cricket field.
