Suryakumar Yadav's emotional tribute to his father at the retirement ceremony touches hearts, watch video

Time of India

2 days ago

Suryakumar Yadav delivered a touching and humorous speech at his father's retirement ceremony from the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre. He shared anecdotes about his father's influence on his life, emphasizing the values of discipline, honesty, and humility he instilled.
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India's T20I captain, Suryakumar Yadav , made his father's retirement ceremony unforgettable with a heartfelt speech full of humour, love, and nostalgia that deeply moved everyone present.With touching stories and lighthearted jokes, he captivated the large crowd gathered to celebrate Ashok Kumar Yadav , who retired following a remarkable career as a scientist at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC).Dressed in a formal shirt and trousers, Suryakumar was clearly touched by the heartfelt respect and affection shown for his father. Despite his busy IPL 2025 schedule, the Mumbai Indians star made sure to be there for this important family occasion.He recalled the late nights when his father would return home tired but always took time to ask about his day and encourage him to pursue his dreams. Suryakumar emphasized how his father's lessons on discipline, honesty, and humility have shaped him both as a player and as a person.A video of Suryakumar's speech quickly went viral on social media, earning widespread praise.'Dad, you've always been my hero—not just because of your brilliant career but for the values you've passed on,' Suryakumar said, adding a lighthearted note, 'Now that you're retiring, maybe you can finally watch my matches without falling asleep!'"There's always that one inspiring figure, like a Superman, who shows you how to live and learn. For me, that figure is my papa. From the very start, he's stood by me," he said."I had no idea where my journey would lead, but he was there at every single step-packing my tiffin, dropping me at school so I wouldn't bunk, escorting me to college to make sure I didn't scale the walls and disappear," he said, drawing smiles from the crowd.He emphasized the lessons he learned from his father, including the importance of leaving work stress behind and treating everyone with kindness and fairness. "Regardless of what happened at work, he never let it impact how he behaved at home. That's a quality I deeply respect and strive to emulate."He ended his speech by saying "They say every beautiful journey must come to an end. Yours has been nothing short of a fairytale. You've had wonderful friends and people who truly cared for you. And though this chapter is ending, I promise-we'll do our best to make your second innings just as magical," he said.At 34, Suryakumar Yadav is having a stellar IPL 2025 season, scoring 640 runs in 14 matches—his best-ever IPL total—key to Mumbai Indians' push to the playoffs.