New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted India’s T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav and his family at his residence on Friday, turning a pre-Diwali meeting into a moment that brought sporting achievement and familial warmth into the spotlight.
Yadav was accompanied by his wife, Devisha Shetty, their infant daughter Riddhima and extended family members, including children Ram and Saryu. Posts shared on X described the gathering as an informal occasion marked by conversation and light-hearted moments.
One such moment came when Suryu, as the child is referred to in the account, sang a song that delighted the Prime Minister. Photographs also showed Modi holding Yadav’s gold medal, adding a personal touch to a meeting centred on India’s cricketing success.
Modi described the visit as sacred in a post on X. Yadav called it a “blessed and heartwarming moment”, describing it as a reminder of India’s rich culture, traditions and shared values. He also extended Diwali greetings.
The interaction carries significance beyond a festive courtesy. In a country where cricket cuts across regional, linguistic and social boundaries, the meeting of the Prime Minister and a World Cup-winning captain offered a symbolic celebration of collective achievement. The family setting added a softer dimension to the recognition of sporting success.
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