Suryakumar Yadav breaks silence after ‘falsely-attributed’ statement circulates, has a message for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Suryakumar Yadav denied fake quotes circulating on social media, reaffirmed support for Team India and shared a heartfelt message for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.

Updated on: Jul 7, 2026, 13:33:39 IST

Written by Aditya Bhattacharya

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T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav may no longer be part of India's set-up, but his heart still beats for the Men in Blue. However, the two-time World Cup winner is far from pleased with fake quotes spreading like wildfire on social media and has urged the public not to believe fabricated statements attributed to him. Social media can be a breeding ground for misinformation, with trolls and anonymous users often creating fake quotes to drive engagement. Surya has now categorically denied the claims, making it clear that he remains an ardent supporter of the Indian cricket team – with or without him in the squad.

Suryakumar Yadav dismissed fake quotes attributed to him. (AFP)

"I'm very happy for the team and wish them nothing but the very best, always. I know the boys are giving it their all, and they will always have my full support,” he said in an official statement.

"I've also noticed a statement being circulated online that has been falsely attributed to me. I want to make it clear that I have not made or authorised any such statement. Please don't believe or share unverified information.”

The fake statement

With numerous unverified quotes circulating on social media, it is difficult to identify the exact one Surya was referring to. However, multiple Instagram pages recently falsely claimed that Suryakumar had not been informed about his omission from the squad. One such fake quote read:

“One thing that will always hurt me is that I wasn’t given any clarity about my future. After winning the World Cup, the selectors told me that I would continue as captain. But at the last moment, I found out that my name wasn’t even in the team. I wasn’t given the respect I deserved after everything I had done. It felt like all my hard work was forgotten. I had no choice but to accept the reality that they didn’t need me anymore.”

Surya’s message for Sooryavanshi

Suryakumar also shared a special message for 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who earned his maiden India call-up for the T20I series against Ireland and made his international debut two days earlier in Manchester. Vaibhav has also been retained for the T20I series against Zimbabwe, and with a bright future ahead of him, SKY, who has experienced plenty of highs and lows in his career, was quick to offer an important piece of advice to the youngster.

“A special world for Vaibhav – you’re at the start of what promises to be a very exciting journey. Enjoy every moment and keep making the country proud,” he said.

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Aditya Bhattacharya
Aditya Bhattacharya is the Sports Editor at Hindustan Times Digital, with close to 15 years of experience in sports journalism. Over the course of his career, he has worked with leading media organisations including Cricbuzz, The Times of India, Network18 and Zee. Primarily a cricket writer, Aditya has covered several marquee events, including the 2016 ICC World T20, the 2019 ICC World Cup in England and the 2023 World Cup in India. His reporting portfolio also includes international cricket across England, South Africa and New Zealand, along with forays into tennis, including coverage of the Australian Open. He has interviewed several prominent athletes across sports. Aditya began his career with a brief stint at CricketNext before getting his first major break at Cricbuzz, where he was part of the Times Network’s startup venture GoCricket, which later merged with Cricbuzz. After nearly 18 months there, he moved to The Times of India, covering his first World Cup assignment and reporting first-hand on landmark moments such as Virat Kohli’s iconic innings against Australia in Mohali. During his three-year tenure, he played a key role in both reporting and desk operations and was recognised as TOI Employee of the Quarter in 2016. He later joined Zee, where he covered the 2019 World Cup across five venues in England—an assignment he considers a career highlight. At Hindustan Times, Aditya’s leadership came to the fore as he was promoted to lead the sports team within 18 months. Under his stewardship, the section has delivered extensive coverage of global sporting events, including the IPL, Olympics, Cricket World Cups, FIFA World Cups, Commonwealth Games and Asian Games. In 2024, he was named HT DigiStar of the Year. Aditya continues to adapt to the evolving digital publishing landscape, with a sharp focus on search and audience engagement. Outside work, he occasionally plays the guitar and remains an avid gamer.Read More

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