If you love cricket, then chances are you know a lot about Suryakumar Yadav, the dynamic limited-overs batsman for India who shot to fame in nation's home series against England in 2021. While Yadav's breathtaking shots and flamboyant style of play left the cricketing fraternity in awe, less is known about Suryakumar Yadav's wife, Devisha Shetty.
Having married in 2016 before his rise to fame, we take a look at all there is to know about Devisha Shetty. Read on for all the latest information on Suryakumar Yadav's wife, including Devisha Shetty's age, Instagram and latest pictures.
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Who is Devisha Shetty?
Devisha Shetty was born and raised in Mumbai and belongs to an upper-class South Indian family. She is currently the wife of Indian cricketer Suryakumar Yadav. Her father Devdas Shetty is a hotelier by profession, while she only has one sister who goes by the name of Deeksha Shetty.
Devisha completed her undergraduate from R. A. Podar College of Commerce & Economics. Subsequently, she acquired her MBA qualification in commerce from Mumbai H. R. College of Commerce and Economics in Mumbai.
Suryakumar Yadav’s wife is a dancer by profession who started her career as a dance coach in Mumbai. Apart from this, she has an immense passion for cooking and baking. Furthermore, Devika has previously worked as a volunteer for ‘The Lighthouse Project’, which happens to be a non-governmental organization (NGO) between 2013 to 2015.
The couple is reported to own a pet dog named Pablo Shetty Yadav. As far as her eating preferences are concerned, Suryakumar Yadav’s wife has a preference for non-vegetarian food. Dancing, reading, cooking, travelling, and swimming are some of Devisha’s other passtimes.
Key details about Suryakumar Yadav's wife, Devisha Shetty
Here's a quick run down of all there is to know about Devisha Shetty:
Devisha Shetty age
As of July 2023, Devisha Shetty is 29 years old.
Devisha Shetty instagram
Suryakumar Yadav’s wife maintains an active presence on social media primarily on Instagram where she has garnered over 385,000 followers. To date, she has created around 822 posts (and counting) on Instagram. Her posts are mostly centered around her family especially her husband who could be seen posing with her in numerous photo posts.
Meanwhile, her presence on other social media channels is rather sparse. As of July 2023, her follower count on Facebook and Twitter currently stands at 2,544 and 51 respectively.
View her Instagram account here.
How did Suryakumar Yadav meet Devisha Shetty?
The duo first came in contact when they attended R. A. Podar College of Commerce & Economics back in 2012. Devisha got bowled over by Surya’s extraordinary cricketing skills while she immediately made a place in his heart with her dancing skills. Over the years the bonding grew stronger and they began dating each other very frequently.
Great night! Always a pleasure to see @iamsrk @surya_14kumar pic.twitter.com/cU2QL0Txog
— Devisha Surya Yadav (@devisha_yadav) May 19, 2017
When did Devisha Shetty and Suryakumar Yadav begin dating?
Their love story began to take shape when the couple first met each other in 2012 while pursuing their higher studies at R. A. Podar College of Commerce & Economics. It was Suryakumar’s mouth-watering cricketing skills and Devisha’s breathtaking dancing abilities that drew them closer to each other. A mutual sense of attraction ensued as the duo started having feelings for each other instantly.
It was at this time that Devisha and Suryakumar started their dating episode which went on till 2016 when the pair were officially engaged. Amidst the backdrop of their memorable love story, Surya was striving hard to make his way into the Indian cricket team, and after consistently performing in the domestic circuit, he finally earned his maiden call-up against England in 2021.
Back home and what an amazing feeling it is waking up to this! Seeing my partner all over the… https://t.co/Brp75HgJ5Z
— Devisha Surya Yadav (@devisha_yadav) November 7, 2016
When did Devisha Shetty and Suryakumar Yadav get married?
After dating each other for a considerable amount of time, Suryakumar and Devisha finally had got hitched in a grand wedding ceremony. Their love story started way back in 2012 and after four long years in 2016, they got engaged. May 29, 2016, was the day when they initiated their forever journey by exchanging their rings.
At their engagement ceremony, Devisha had donned a pink-coloured embroidered blouse and had paired it with a yellow-coloured skirt and a dupatta. On the other hand, Suryakumar had worn an ivory-coloured sherwani. The couple got engaged in the presence of their close family members. Devisha took to her instagram to share the good news with her followers, and fans of the cricketer.
Devisha and Suryakumar later went on to tie the knot in the very same year, on 7th July. Following all the traditional rituals of a South Indian wedding, the couple got hitched in the presence of close family and friends in a low-key ceremony.
How many children do Devisha Shetty and Suryakumar Yadav have?
The couple are reported to have no kids at this point in time.