Suryakumar Yadav, also known as SKY, is a well-knonw Indian cricketer. Faizan Ansari, a social media influencer and big fan of cricketer Suryakumar Yadav, has filed a defamation case worth Rs 100 crore against actress Khushi Mukherjee. This happened on January 13, 2026.
What she actually said?
The action comes after Mukherjee’s comments in a viral interview. She said cricketers had approached her, naming Yadav specifically, but added they no longer talk. She also said India’s T20I captain “used to message me a lot,” which led to huge online backlash and rumors about a relationship between them.
Later, Mukherjee clarified they were just friends with no romance involved. She also showed support for Yadav and the Indian team.
Case Background
- Ansari, who lives in Ghaziabad, claims the statements lack proof and were meant to hurt Yadav’s image as a married national cricket star. The lawsuit points to conflicts over celebrity accusations against famous cricketers.
- Ansari, who lives in Ghaziabad, claims the statements lack proof and were meant to hurt Yadav’s image as a married national cricket star. The case points to conflicts over celebrity accusations against famous cricketers.
Mukherjee’s Response
In later interviews, Mukherjee stressed it was just a friendship. She said Yadav texted her after his team lost a match, but nothing else happened. She also said her Instagram got hacked during the drama and repeated that she’s not interested in dating cricketers. Yadav hasn’t said anything publicly.
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Current Status of the Case
The complaint requests Ghazipur SP Dr. Iraj Raja to file a FIR and act quickly. Ansari says he will stay in the city until he gets justice. News reports say the case is still going on, and Indian entertainment and sports media have covered it a lot since January 10, 2026.
There are no updates on any court hearing or resolution yet.
