{
  "id": 14143464,
  "title": "Suryakumar Yadav has one word for Sanju Samson",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/suryakumar-yadav-has-one-word-for-sanju-samson",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-13T06:57:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/suryakumar-yadav-has-one-word-for-sanju-samson-1.500708460"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sanju Samson's Instagram post featuring a snap from the airport drew an unexpected response from teammate Suryakumar Yadav. The exchange highlights the enduring bond between the former Indian captain and current player, despite Samson's departure from the national squad. The latest interaction came as India prepared for their fourth T20 international against the West Indies in Dubai. Samson had shared a photo from the airport, to which Yadav replied with a single word, \"Superstar.\" While Samson showcased his star qualities in the T20 World Cup, including scoring 82 runs off 41 balls in the second match, his recent performance in the West Indies series has been mixed. He managed 96 runs across three matches, with an impressive 82 and 11 in the first two games, but a poor showing of just three runs in the third. Meanwhile, Yadav has been busy with domestic cricket commitments. Despite agreeing to participate in the Ranji Trophy, he opted to return to club cricket and appeared for MIG Cricket Club in the Mumbai Cricket Association’s President’s Cup. Yadav scored 17 runs off just 10 balls against Muslim United Sports Club, contributing to MIG's five-wicket victory. The one-word response from Yadav to Samson's airport snap reflects the strong camaraderie between the two India teammates, with Yadav hoping to build on his recent domestic success and carry his best form into future international assignments.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Sanju Samson has caught the attention of his teammate Suryakumar Yadav after sharing a new picture on social media. The exchange comes as India travel to Hyderabad for the fourth T20 international against West Indies. While the former Indian skipper is no longer part of the national squad, his relationship with the player remains the same. Samson and Yadav played and won the ICC T20 World…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}