Suryakumar Yadav passes buck to MI management after annoying Tilak Varma seeks No.3 spot

Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma’s recent appearance on Star Sports’ Superstars Mastimania stood out because it felt genuine rather than scripted. Their humour flowed effortlessly, the timing felt natural, and the interaction reflected the friendly connection that comes from shared dressing rooms and a strong rapport between teammates. On the surface, it was a light-hearted segment, but it resonated because it also touched on a relevant cricketing storyline involving the two players.

The hidden context emerged when the host asked Surya if there was something unknown about Tilak. “Tilak is very irritating and annoying.” The joke worked because it hinted at comfort, and it was followed by an even wittier line. Tilak Varma then turned to Surya and asked, “Pahle ye batao 3 no ja raha hu ya nahi main?” (First, am I going to bat at number three or not?)

Surya’s reply, “Pata nahi, ab IPL me main to nahi hu captain, I think tujhe Hardik se puchhna padega” (I’m not sure. I’m not your captain in the IPL. You’ll have to check with Hardik), It made the clip work so well because the humour came from a real conversation about roles, not just random joking.