Suryakumar Yadav shares POTM award with T20 Mumbai League teammate, days after India T20I captaincy axe
When Suryakumar Yadav was relieved of his national captaincy for the shortest format earlier this year, many fans were worried. After leading India to their second consecutive T20 World Cup, he was sacked by the BCCI.

SKY took this adversity as a challenge to lead his side to victory at the Mumbai T20 League. Not only that, but he also played a major role against the MSC Maratha Royals to give the Triumph Knights MNE a 6 victory. He hit a blistering 72 off just 36 balls to give the Knights a six-wicket victory. But what impressed the Wankhade Stadium tonight wasn't SKY's feat with the bat but rather what he did on the mic afterward.

SKY shares his Player Of The Match award with Sylvester D'Souza
When the presenters handed him the man of the match award, rather than enjoying the spotlight, the Knights' captain was quick to share the spotlight with his star bowler, D'Souza. "I would like to dedicate my MOTM to Sylvester D'souza and share this award with him for his 5 wickets," he shared.

D'Souza himself was impressive today as he took a valuable 5/21 to restrict the Royals to just 152 and bowled them out in the last over. After that, the partnership of SKY and Nutan Kumar Goel, who scored 56 off 42, took care of the total in an almost seamless manner. D'Souza himself remained thankful for his captain's words.

What did D'Souza say about SKY?
"It was kind enough for Surya to share the Man of the Match award with me. I haven't seen any change in his attitude in the last two days," D'Souza told reporters. "He is still bonding with the team, spending time with all the players, and has been open to sharing his knowledge."

D'Souza's remarks painted a picture of a leader who refuses to let personal setbacks affect his commitment to the team. At 35, SKY has always worn his heart on his sleeve, and uplifting a lesser-known domestic cricketer at a difficult personal moment is a defining measure of his character.

The victory also carries significant weight for Triumph Knights MNE, who had suffered three consecutive defeats before this result. With SKY back among the runs in emphatic fashion and D'Souza finding his best form, the Knights will head into the remainder of the campaign with renewed momentum.