Amid the roar of IPL 2026, India’s favourite 360-degree batter Suryakumar Yadav has given fans a reason to celebrate that has nothing to do with cricket. On May 7, 2026, SKY and his wife Devisha Shetty welcomed their first child — a baby girl — and the internet has been melting ever since.
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SKY Announcement That Sent Social Media Into a Frenzy
Taking to Instagram on Thursday evening, the Mumbai Indians star shared a heartwarming photo of his newborn daughter’s tiny hand gripping her parents’ fingers, writing “With giggles, bows, and dreams to unfurl — we welcome our baby girl.”
Few things unite India quite like cricket and a newborn announcement combined. This was both — and the response was instant and overwhelming.
Bollywood Comes Together to Wish SKY
| Celebrity | Reaction |
|---|---|
| Ranveer Singh | Commented “God bless” — welcoming SKY to the girl dad club |
| Vicky Kaushal | Liked the post |
| Rajkummar Rao | Congratulated the couple and blessed the little one |
| Athiya Shetty (KL Rahul’s wife) | Sent congratulations |
| Geeta Basra, Sagarika Ghatge, Mira Kapoor | Showered love |
| Sara Tendulkar, Aparshakti Khurrana | Joined the celebrations online |
Ranveer Singh, who is himself expecting his second child with Deepika Padukone, was among the first to comment — warmly welcoming Surya to the girl dad club. That’s a club getting bigger and more wholesome by the day in Indian cricket and Bollywood circles.
SKY’s Sweet Sacrifice for the Big Day
While the Mumbai Indians are currently fighting hard for a playoff spot in IPL 2026, Surya reportedly stayed back from the squad’s travel to be by his wife Devisha’s side for the birth. Fans are now eagerly watching whether the star batter will be fit and available for MI’s crucial clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on May 10.
That kind of priority is something cricket fans across India deeply respect — because for all the centuries and match-winning knocks, some moments simply matter more.
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SKY and Devisha — A Love Story a Decade in the Making
Surya Kumar Yadav and Devisha Shetty tied the knot in July 2016 — making this first child together a moment nearly a decade in the making. A love story that began quietly, away from the spotlights, has now welcomed its most precious chapter.
Heartiest congratulations to the new parents — may their little girl grow up to be as fearless and joyful as her dad on a cricket field.
FAQs
Q: Who is Suryakumar Yadav’s wife and when did they get married?
Suryakumar Yadav is married to Devisha Shetty. The couple tied the knot in July 2016 and welcomed their first child, a baby girl, in May 2026.
Q: Did Suryakumar Yadav miss IPL 2026 matches for the birth of his child?
Yes, SKY reportedly stayed back from his Mumbai Indians squad’s travel to be present for the birth of his daughter, with his availability for the MI vs RCB match on May 10 uncertain.
