Rift between Suryakumar Yadav & Kuldeep Yadav? India captain breaks silence with THIS viral clip after IND vs PAK clash
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Suryakumar Yadav expressed his anger at Kuldeep Yadav during IND vs PAK clash of T20 World Cup 2026.
India’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign continued on a high note with a dominant 61-run victory over Pakistan in Colombo, but a brief moment at the fag end of the match sparked unnecessary speculation about team harmony.
The tension arose during the customary handshakes after Hardik Pandya cleaned up Shaheen Afridi to seal the win. In the 18th over of Pakistan’s chase, Hardik bowled a short delivery to Shaheen Afridi, who hit the ball straight to Kuldeep Yadav.
The leg-spinner, not just spilled the chance but also accidentally pushed the ball over the boundary for a six. This frustrated Hardik, who had been bowling a sharp spell. As celebrations began, cameras captured Hardik animatedly expressing his displeasure to Kuldeep.
Captain Suryakumar Yadav also appeared visibly unhappy, exchanging words with the wrist-spinner amid the handshakes and celebration.
Suryakumar Yadav and Kuldeep Yadav reduce tensions with a hilarious reel
The next day, India captain Suryakumar swiftly addressed and diffused the rumours with his characteristic humour. He posted a hilarious reel on social media, recreating the angry moment playfully with Kuldeep. In the short clip, Suryakumar approaches Kuldeep in mock seriousness before breaking into a big smile.
The background features the iconic dialogue from the Bollywood film Hera Pheri: “Gussa chodh do bhai” (Let go of the anger, brother), delivered in perfect comedic timing.
Here’s the video:
This light-hearted response not only quashed speculation but highlighted Suryakumar’s leadership in maintaining team unity and morale. The Men in Blue will play Netherlands in their final group-match on February 18, at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, ahead of the Super 8 fixtures.
What caused the tension between Hardik Pandya and Kuldeep?
Hardik was frustrated after Kuldeep dropped a catch and accidentally pushed the ball over the boundary during Pakistan’s chase.
How did Suryakumar Yadav respond to the incident?
He addressed it humorously by sharing a light-hearted reel with Kuldeep, dismissing any talk of internal issues.
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Aniruddh Seshadri Iyer is a passionate sports journalist at Khel Now, specializing in tennis and Olympic sports. An engineer by training, he found his storytelling passion through iconic Grand Slam and Olympic moments. Known for sharp analysis and insightful coverage, he draws inspiration from Novak Djokovic’s resilience. Outside journalism, he enjoys reading, traveling, and playing the guitar.