SKY on PM Modi’s Words After Asia Cup Win: ‘Felt Like He Was Batting on the Front Foot’

Sports News: Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav said it was “special” to receive praise from Prime Minister Narendra Modi after India defeated Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 final in Dubai on Sunday, September 28. India’s five-wicket victory over Pakistan in the final is more than just a sporting win and has been hailed as a moment of national pride by political leaders. Prime Minister Modi compared the clash in Dubai with India’s recent military response to the Pahalgam terrorist attack, Operation Sindoor.

PM Hails India’s Historic Asia Cup Victory

Following India’s historic victory, the Prime Minister congratulated Team India, referencing India’s military response to the recent terror attacks in Pahalgam, Kashmir. “#OperationSindoor on the playing field. The outcome is the same – India wins! Congrats to our cricketers,” Modi posted on X.

#OperationSindoor on the games field.

Outcome is the same - India wins!

Congrats to our cricketers.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 28, 2025

Captain SKY’s Reaction to PM’s Tweet

Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav reacted to Prime Minister Modi’s tweet and appreciated the country leader’s contribution. He said that when the nation’s leader shows enthusiasm as if playing on the front foot, it brings new energy to the players as well. Surya said that it felt good when the country’s leader himself plays on the front foot. “It felt like he took the strike and scored runs. It was wonderful to see this.

#WATCH | Dubai, UAE: On PM Modi's tweet "Operation Sindoor on the games field", Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav says, "It feels good when the country's leader himself bats on the front foot; it felt like he took the strike and scored runs. It was great to see, and when the sir is… pic.twitter.com/nLLsgwuqPI

— ANI (@ANI) September 29, 2025

Excitement Between Players and the Nation 

Suryakumar Yadav further said that the Prime Minister’s support serves as an inspiration for the players. He believes that when the leader stands upfront, the players will play freely, and the whole nation’s enthusiasm also boosts the team’s morale. He added that the most important thing is that the entire country is celebrating. “When we return (to India), it will feel great, and we will get more motivation and encouragement to perform well.