Suryakumar Yadav Visits Lalbaugcha Raja, Recalls World Cup Wishes And Prayer For Daughter During Ganeshotsav | Watch

Mumbai, September 16, 2026 - Indian cricket star Suryakumar Yadav paid a visit to the revered Lalbaugcha Raja Ganesh Pandal in Mumbai during Ganeshotsav. The veteran, who led India to victory in the 2026 T20 World Cup, visited the temple along with his family. Yadav, while addressing reporters, reminisced about his frequent visits to the place over the past five to six years.

He expressed his belief in the power of wishes made at this sacred site, sharing stories of prayers he had seen for India's victories under his captaincy.

Yadav recounted how in 2024, a note was written under his leadership promising India's World Cup win that year. He also mentioned that the following year, 2025, someone had written a note under his captaincy, foretelling a World Cup triumph in India in 2026. Yadav emphasized that the wishes offered at Lalbaugcha Raja hold significant strength.

Adding a personal touch, Yadav shared that his family had prayed for a daughter last year and was blessed with one, which prompted them to return to the temple to express their gratitude. The cricketer, an accomplished player with several accolades, including the ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year awards in 2022 and 2023, played a pivotal role in India's success in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup tournaments of 2024 and 2026, making them the first team to successfully defend the title.