During the press conference ahead of Asia Cup 2025, a reporter, while asking a question to India captain Suryakumar Yadav, called India "favourites by distance". Responding to the reporter, Suryakumar said, "Kisne bola? Maine to nahi suna kahin (Who said...we are favourites. I haven't heard it)." He added, "We're playing T20s after a long time. But we are well prepared."