Three T20 World Cup Captains Unite: Suryakumar Yadav Shares Historic Photo with MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma
Ahead of the highly anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash between the Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Suryakumar Yadav united India’s three T20 World Cup-winning captains in a single photograph. The image, featuring Yadav alongside Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni, immediately generated significant attention across social media platforms.
Yadav captioned the image asking fans for group name suggestions, prompting the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to formally respond with the moniker “The CUP-TAANS.”
A Planned Moment of Cricket History
Following the match, official broadcasters interviewed Yadav regarding the photograph. He explained the premeditated nature of the picture, viewing it as an opportunity to capture a unique piece of Indian cricket history in a single frame.
“When I came here to Chennai, I knew there was a 1 percent chance to make this happen. I first asked Rohit, and then I asked Mahi. Both agreed, and I did not waste a moment to take that photo in the morning,” Yadav stated. “Having the captains who won the T20 World Cup in 2007, 2024, and 2026 in one frame creates a special memory for a lifetime.”
Redemption at Narendra Modi Stadium
Yadav became the third Indian captain to lift the T20 World Cup trophy after India defeated the New Zealand national cricket team on March 8, 2026. The victory held additional significance as it occurred at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the exact venue where India lost the 2023 ODI World Cup final.
“We won that tournament in India, in Ahmedabad at the Narendra Modi Stadium, where we couldn’t win in 2023. That memory is a very precious moment for me, and I am sure it is the same for all Indians across the world,” Yadav noted during his interview.
2026 T20 World Cup Final Statistics
| Team | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|
| India | 255/5 (20 overs) | Winner |
| New Zealand | 159 (All Out) | Runner-up |
India’s T20 World Cup Winning Captains
- MS Dhoni: 2007 T20 World Cup
- Rohit Sharma: 2024 T20 World Cup
- Suryakumar Yadav: 2026 T20 World Cup
For complete historical records and international match data, visit ESPN Cricinfo or the official International Cricket Council (ICC) platform.