Suryakumar Yadav shared a blockbuster photo on X (formerly Twitter) alongside MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) on May 1, 2026. The post quickly went viral as it featured the only three captains to have led India to an ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title: Dhoni (2007), Rohit (2024), and most recently, Suryakumar (2026). In his tweet, Surya shared the iconic frame with the caption: “Group DP mil gaya. Bas group name suggest karo 🤔”

Fans have responded with several creative and "chatpata" (spicy/interesting) names, including: The T20 Trinity, highlighting their status as the three T20 World Cup-winning leaders, The Elite Club, referencing the exclusive list of Indian captains with senior ICC trophies, some fans even suggested DRS where D is for Dhoni, R for Rohit and S for Suryakumar. The meeting occurred during the IPL 2026 season, shortly after Suryakumar Yadav led India to victory in the 2026 T20 World Cup. The photo captured a moment of mutual respect between the legends, with Surya having previously credited Dhoni’s "cool nature" and Rohit’s "relaxed leadership" as inspirations for his own captaincy style.

Suryakumar Yadav opens up on MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma post T20 World Cup win

Following India's historic T20 World Cup 2026 victory on March 8, Suryakumar Yadav spoke emotionally about the influence of MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma on his leadership.Surya revealed that a pre-tournament meeting with Dhoni was instrumental in his approach, Dhoni advised him to trust the strength of his squad and stay fearless. "He told me that we have a good team; we just have to be courageous, and we will definitely win," Surya shared.

Surya frequently credits Rohit as his primary mentor in the T20 format. In a heartfelt tribute, Surya stated, "Shoes are mine, I only follow his footsteps." He emphasized that he implemented the same fundamentals and strategies he learned while playing under Rohit.