Chasing glory with the bat on his field, Suryakumar Yadav also seems to captivate fans beyond the pitch. After an electrifying field performance during IPL 2025 against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Suryakumar Yadav had the honor of quoting a line from the biopic of MS Dhoni, titled M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story.
Suryakumar Yadav wrote on his Instagram story:
Mahi bhai- Strike dega toh tum bana lega?
Dube – Try kar lenge.
Mahi bhai – Try karna hai toh hum hi kar lete hai. Tum bas runout mat karwa dena.
Dhoni – Will you be able to win the match if I give you the strike? Dube – I can try. Dhoni – If someone needs to try, let me do it. You just don’t get me run out.
A lot was happening on social media about Suryakumar posting these dialogue lines. The entire incident came with such crazy fan activity that some people were calling it “Fun-worthy”, whereas others thought it was a true mantle passing from Dhoni to Suryakumar.
In many ways, MS Dhoni not only created a name for himself as a legendary cricketer, but he was also a true symbol of calm under pressure. So great is the legacy of his spirit that it continues to inspire a lot of players like Suryakumar. By quoting Dhoni’s famous line, SKY reaffirmed how much the former India captain inspires the next generation. For fans, too, it was not merely a funny moment but an emotional moment that beautifully tied cricket, cinema, and feelings.
It might have been a brief viral post, but Suryakumar’s playful yet respectful tribute to MS Dhoni served to remind all of the massive impact the latter has had in Indian cricket. While legit thugs live up to that legacy in the current generation, we can expect some exciting performances this IPL season from talents like Suryakumar Yadav.
