Cricketer Suryakumar Yadav shares heartfelt note for father on his retirement, says ‘gear up for the next innings, dad’

Suryakumar Yadav posted an emotional tribute to his father on Instagram as he retired, thanking him for the work he put into him and the family. The Mumbai Indians batter shared a picture of him with his family and expressed his love and appreciation. Suryakumar described his father as a “simple man who left no stone unturned to give us an extraordinary life,” reflecting on what his father taught him through his values and his strength.

“To my first and forever hero, role model, life manual, and guide… an important innings finishes for you and every time you have played a role, you have hit it out of the park,” Suryakumar said and paid tribute to the work his dad put in, “Time to gear up for your next innings, dad, a tad less important one.” The post was well-received and flooded with love and congratulations by fans and cricketers.

The photo depicts Suryakumar with his wife, parents and extended family, smiling together as it was obviously a great milestone to celebrate. Suryakumar is known for his hard-hitting batting and now he continues to win hearts off the field by sharing an emotional tribute to his father, displaying the bond they share as he reflects on his father’s sacrifice and dedication that led him here, adding he would be without a doubt in his life-supporting castle.