In a moment that had cricket fans buzzing, Suryakumar Yadav shared an iconic photo with two legends of Indian cricket—Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni—just before the IPL 2026 clash between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians at Chepauk. The image, which captured three T20 World Cup-winning captains together, quickly went viral. Surya playfully captioned it: "Group DP mil gaya; bas group name suggest karo" (I've got the perfect group display picture; now just suggest a name).

Fans flooded social media with creative suggestions for the trio's group name, but the Board of Control for Cricket in India stole the show with a clever twist: "The CUP-TAANS"—a nod to the championship pedigree of all three players. The moment was especially meaningful as Suryakumar had recently joined an elite club, becoming the third Indian captain to lift the T20 World Cup trophy, following in the footsteps of Dhoni and Rohit.

After CSK's victory in the match, Surya opened up about the photo during a broadcast interview. "For me, it was a dream come true," he said. "When I started playing cricket for India, I always thought about winning matches, but you never imagine you'll get the chance to lead the team. By God's grace, I got that opportunity to lead India—and it's something I'll always cherish."

The timing of the photo added even more significance. In March 2026, India had defeated New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final at the Narendra Modi Stadium, posting a massive 255/5 before bowling out the Kiwis for 159. For Surya, sharing that frame with Dhoni and Rohit—both of whom had previously captained India to World Cup glory—was a full-circle moment that fans couldn't get enough of.