Indian T20I team captain Suryakumar Yadav recently grabbed everyone's attention with an interesting and surprising statement. He said that if he were to play tennis doubles, he would choose Mahendra Singh Dhoni as his dream doubles partner.
Sports News: Indian T20 team captain Suryakumar Yadav is once again in the news. This time, the reason isn't his cricket performance, but his presence in the Royal Box at Wimbledon 2025 and a shocking statement. Surya revealed that if he ever had to play tennis doubles, he wouldn't choose Rohit Sharma or Virat Kohli, but Mahendra Singh Dhoni (MS Dhoni) as his dream partner.
Suryakumar and Devisha spotted at Wimbledon
Recently, Suryakumar Yadav, along with his wife Devisha Shetty, visited Wimbledon for the first time. Both enjoyed tennis on Centre Court and were part of Wimbledon's royal gathering. Surya said that he had been watching Wimbledon on TV for years and experiencing the "Centre Court vibe" in real life was an amazing experience.
Why Dhoni was chosen?
When Suryakumar Yadav was asked in an interview which cricketer he would choose as his partner if he played tennis doubles, he unhesitatingly took MS Dhoni's name. He said, "I would definitely choose MS Dhoni. He has speed, tremendous stamina, and he is mentally very b. I have seen him playing tennis many times outside of cricket as well. So it's very clear for me."
This statement is also special because fans and experts expected him to name his Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma or teammate Virat Kohli, but Surya surprised everyone.
Wife Devisha provided special help
Suryakumar also mentioned that his wife Devisha played a special role in preparing for the event. He revealed that Devisha also chose what he would wear at Wimbledon. He said, "Devisha has been with me for the last 3-4 days and guided me on what I should wear to this historic event. So many people have come here, and I just wanted to live the experience that millions watch on TV every year."
Surgery after IPL 2025
Let us tell you that Suryakumar Yadav performed brilliantly in IPL 2025. He was the second-highest run-scorer of the season playing for Mumbai Indians. However, after the season, Surya had a sports hernia problem, for which he underwent surgery in London in June 2025. Currently, he is in the recovery phase and is away from cricket for a short time.
Suryakumar Yadav's presence at a global event like Wimbledon has also brought him into the international spotlight. It is a matter of pride for Indian cricket fans to see that an Indian cricketer is making his presence felt not only in cricket but also in global sports culture.
