Suryakumar Yadav Touches Team Staff’s Feet After India’s Win In Raipur – Watch Video

In a heartwarming display of humility that has gone viral across social media, Indian T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav was seen touching feet of team staff member Raghu following India’s seven-wicket win over New Zealand in IND vs NZ 2nd T20I in Raipur on Friday.

The gesture came after Suryakumar finally silenced his critics with a vintage performance. Chasing a daunting target of 209, world’s top-ranked T20 batter looked like his old self, dismantling the Kiwi bowling attack with his signature 360-degree strokeplay.

After a string of low scores, “SKY” returned to form at the perfect moment, anchoring the chase alongside Ishan Kishan. His blistering half-century was punctuated by audacious scoops and wristy flicks, proving that the captaincy hasn’t dulled his flair.

As the winning runs were hit, ensuring a 2-0 series lead for India, a jubilant Surya headed straight to the dugout, where he sought the blessings of “Raghu”, team India’s veteran throwdown specialist.

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– Suryakumar Yadav touches Raghu’s feet, whose role is crucial in his comeback.
– Captain Surya hugs Ishan Kishan
– Hardik Pandya hugs Ishan Kishan
– Abhishek Sharma appreciates Ishan pic.twitter.com/tEqf7FoL2c

— Jara (@JARA_Memer) January 24, 2026

“Success can make you famous, but humility makes you great.
Suryakumar Yadav touching Raghu’s feet. ❤️🥺 pic.twitter.com/4DN5I6q7a3

— indianTeamCric (@Teamindiacrick) January 24, 2026

Who is Raghu?

Raghvendra Dwivedi, popularly known as “Raghu,” is the unsung architect behind many of India’s greatest batting masterclasses.

He is Team India’s long-serving throwdown specialist and legendary for his ability to bowl relentless, high-speed, and pinpoint accurate deliveries in the nets using a “sidearm” tool.

From Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni to Virat Kohli and now Suryakumar Yadav, the world’s best batters credit Raghu for sharpening their reflexes against elite pace.

Humble Beginnings

Rising from a modest background, Raghu traveled to Mumbai to pursue cricket but eventually found his calling in assisting the national team. He has been a constant presence in the dressing room for over a decade, playing a vital behind-the-scenes role in major triumphs, including India’s recent World Cup victories.

For a captain like Suryakumar to show such reverence highlights the deep-rooted culture of gratitude within the current Indian setup, acknowledging the “men behind the machine” who prepare them for battle.