India’s T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav recently shared a heart-touching story from his personal life, offering fans a rare glimpse into how his wife, Devisha Shetty became a quiet force behind his rise to the top. The couple is often seen on social media sharing adorable pictures together, showing their strong bond and light-hearted moments off the field.
Suryakumar Yadav shares a heart-touching story with wife Devisha Shetty
While speaking on the show Who’s the Boss, hosted by Harbhajan Singh and his wife Geeta Basra, Suryakumar opened up about a defining chapter in his personal life and the quiet influence of his wife, Devisha Shetty. He reflected on a time when he was simply going with the flow — content with his game, unaware of the bigger goals that lay ahead.
Things began to change when Devisha entered the picture. With her steady presence and guidance, Suryakumar started reshaping his lifestyle. He reduced his friend circle, avoided late-night outings, and shifted focus to quality training sessions. It was Devisha who helped him bring much-needed discipline and purpose into his routine.
“I was very content at that time. Whatever was happening, it was okay. I was enjoying the game, but it gradually dawned on me that there’s a bigger level ahead. I was wondering what to do when madam came into the picture. I reduced my friend circle, cut down on late-night outings and weekends. We focused on quality practice sessions and I brought some discipline into my life,” Suryakumar said on the show.
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A crucial turning point in Suryakumar’s career
Meanwhile, Devisha also revealed that while Suryakumar had the desire to play for India, he needed a firm push to fully commit. She provided the emotional support he lacked, focusing not on quick success but on steady, lasting changes. After their marriage, she noticed he needed guidance and spent nearly a year helping him understand the value of prioritizing his career, staying focused, and limiting distractions to protect his time and energy.
“The urge was there in him to play for India, but it needed a stronger push. That was not coming from anywhere else, so I gave him that emotional support. At that time, when we got married, I saw he needed a nudge. It took me a year to make him understand that friends are great, but work comes first. You need to stay focused and not let your time or energy be compromised,” Devisha stated.
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