'Thodi Der Ke Liye...': Suryakumar Yadav Recreates Viral Ravi Shastri Moment During MLBx Mumbai Event | VIDEO

Suryakumar Yadav, the former Indian cricket captain, brought a smile to the faces of the audience during the MLBx Mumbai event. The highlight of his speech at the Mumbai Football Arena was when he playfully imitated a moment from a viral interview by former India head coach Ravi Shastri.

Yadav, who is serving as MLB's India ambassador, was discussing India's success in finals and his own record as captain when he brought up Shastri. He said, "Main actually barabar se bolna chahta hoon. Do final as a captain nahi haara hoon toh teesra bhi as a captain nahi haarna tha." This statement, which translates to "I wanted to speak freely. Even if I didn't lose the previous two finals as a captain, I wouldn't lose the third one either," was reminiscent of Shastri's famous line, "thode der ke liye goti muh mein tha."

Shastri's candid expression and delivery of the line had turned it into a popular meme among cricket fans. Yadav's imitation of the moment brought back the memorable expression, eliciting laughter from the audience. The MLBx: Mumbai event, featuring New York Yankees, MLB legends Nick Swisher and MVP Rachel Garcia, saw the player showcase their hitting skills and entertain the crowd.