
Suryakumar Yadav is the captain of India’s T20I team and was a key member of the squad that won the T20 World Cup in 2024. A hard-hitting, 360-degree batter, Suryakumar plays with remarkable ease, effortlessly executing shots all around the ground. He showcased his brilliance during four golden years with Mumbai Indians starting in 2018, helping them win the IPL title twice and scoring over 1,700 runs at a strike rate of around 140.
Suryakumar made his international debut relatively late, in 2021, famously hooking the first ball he faced in T20Is, from Jofra Archer, for six. He scored two fifties in his first three T20Is. In the T20I format, he has accumulated over 2,500 runs, while his contributions in other formats remain modest.
Professional Earnings
Suryakumar Yadav is also a popular face for several brands, endorsing products that reach audiences worldwide. In addition to his cricketing career, he owns multiple properties across Mumbai, which contribute significantly to his growing wealth.
Endorsements and Investments
Suryakumar Yadav is currently one of the most popular Indian cricketers. His widespread appeal has helped him secure endorsements from numerous Indian and international brands. He serves as the brand ambassador for Moha, Crossbeats, The Indian Garage Co., GenX Innerwear, Lenskart, and UrbanGabru.
In March 2025, Suryakumar Yadav and his wife Devisha purchased two luxury apartments in Mumbai valued at INR 21 crore. The residences are located in the newly developed Godrej Sky Terraces in Deonar and span over two consecutive floors, covering more than 4,200 square feet, according to IGR property registration documents reviewed by Square Yards.
IPL Salary
Suryakumar Yadav was first picked by Mumbai Indians in the IPL Auction of 2011 for INR 10 lakh and made his IPL debut in 2012. In the 2014 auction, Kolkata Knight Riders acquired him for INR 70 lakh. He remained with KKR until 2017, playing 54 matches and scoring 608 runs at a strike rate of 131.88.
In the 2018 auction, Suryakumar’s IPL journey came full circle as Mumbai Indians won a bidding war against KKR and Delhi Capitals, securing him for INR 3.2 crore. MI retained him in 2022 for INR 8 crore, making him one of the four players retained by the franchise. Ahead of IPL 2025, he was retained again at INR 16.35 crore.
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