The tournament begins on November 14. Suryakumar said he overcame the “difficult” phase by reconnecting with his early passion for cricket, following a suggestion from his wife to rediscover the enthusiasm he had as a 15-year-old aspiring to represent Mumbai.

In the video, Modi is seen sharing joyful moments with the cricketer's family. During the meet, Suryakumar showed the PM the gold medal that he earned during Team India's triumph in the T20 World Cup 2026