Diwali is one of the most-awaited festivals in India. The celebrations often become more memorable because of the little moments spent with family. Indian cricketer Suryakumar Yadav experienced one such special occasion in New Delhi. On November 6, 2026, the T20 World Cup-winning cricketer, along with his wife Devisha Shetty, their little daughter and other family members, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence.But what caught everyone’s attention was a little girl’s soulful bhajan.Sharing the meeting on its official website, the Prime Minister’s Office said that Narendra Modi met Suryakumar Yadav and his family in New Delhi and listened to a bhajan sung by a young girl. The Prime Minister also shared a glimpse of the interaction on X, offering a lovely festive moment that soon caught the attention of cricket fans and social media users.Little Saryu steals the show with her bhajanAccording to DD News, Suryakumar was accompanied by his wife Devisha, their infant daughter, his sister-in-law Deeksha, brother-in-law Ajay Shetty and Deeksha’s two children, Ram and Saryu.One of the sweetest moments of the meeting came when young Saryu sang a Kannada song for the Prime Minister. The little girl’s performance added a personal and cultural touch to the gathering, with Modi appearing to enjoy the musical presentation.Sharing the moment, the Prime Minister referred to the children in his post in Hindi. His message read,“दीपावली के माहौल में राम और सरयू का आगमन हुआ है। इससे दीपावली का वातावरण और भी पावन एवं दिव्य हो गया है।”The message was a warm acknowledgement of the young family members, particularly the little ones who brought an additional sense of happiness to the occasion.Suryakumar Yadav calls it a blessed moment
**EDS: THIRD PARTY IMAGE** In this screengrab from a video posted on Nov. 6, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi with cricketer Suryakumar Yadav, his wife Devisha Shetty, and their child during a meeting, in New Delhi. (@NarendraModi/YT via PTI Photo)(PTI11_06_2026_000137B)
Suryakumar Yadav also took to social media to share his happiness about meeting the Prime Minister. He called the meeting with the PM a blessed moment and shared pictures of his meeting.He captioned, “Truly a blessed and heartwarming moment with the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji. A beautiful reminder of our rich culture, traditions and the values that bring us together. Grateful for this special moment. Wishing everyone a very Happy and prosperous Diwali!”His message reflected the festive spirit of the occasion, highlighting how cultural traditions and family moments can bring people together beyond their professional lives.From cricketing celebrations to a special family momentThe meeting also came at a significant time in Suryakumar’s cricketing journey. Known popularly as SKY, the Mumbai-born batter has established himself as one of India’s most exciting players in T20 cricket.He was one of the main members of India’s victorious campaign at the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Kumar subsequently took over as India’s T20I captain and led the team to the 2025 Asia Cup title.He also captained India to victory at the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, making the country the first team to successfully defend the T20 World Cup title. The achievement added another significant chapter to India’s cricketing history.A Diwali moment to rememberWhat made the November 6 meeting particularly endearing was its simplicity and cuteness. There were no cricketing discussions or on-field celebrations at the centre of the moment. Instead, a young girl singing a Kannada bhajan, a family coming together and the Prime Minister appreciating the performance made for a memorable festive interaction.In his official post, Modi also highlighted the cultural and spiritual significance of the occasion, connecting the children’s arrival with the celebratory atmosphere of Diwali.For Suryakumar, it was a momentous occasion.