Umesh Yadav

Umesh Yadav only started considering a career as a cricketer at the age of 19, the age at which most promising bowlers start running for a national cap. His first international appearance came in 2010 in an ODI against Zimbabwe. His Test debut came in 2011 against West Indies. He went on to take nine wickets in the series. Yadav became one of India's front line bowlers in 2015 World Cup and has since become an integral part of the squad. He is known for the speed he gets on the ball, crossing 140 kph regularly and his ability to swing it both ways.

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Umran Malik: From Kashmir, a son of a fruit-seller, who is yet to play for the country, offers hope

April 29, 2022 9:19 am

Malik injects a never-before feeling: A visceral thrill at watching a ball rush through the air.

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I can't see why Umesh would not do well for India in T20 cricket: Tim Southee

April 13, 2022 9:38 pm

Southee also praised the young pace duo of Rasikh Salam and Ashok Sharma.

Can pull my body for another two to three years: Umesh Yadav

April 03, 2021 11:13 am

Despite doing well over the last three years, Umesh is not a sure starter in the playing eleven considering the competition which has gotten stiffer with the emergence of Mohammad Siraj.

Umesh Yadav added to India squad after clearing fitness Test

February 22, 2021 8:21 pm

Umesh Yadav appeared for a fitness test on Sunday, at Motera.

Shardul Thakur likely to play in Sydney Test, Umesh Yadav out of series

January 01, 2021 9:35 am

The final call will be taken by the head coach Ravi Shastri, stand-in skipper Ajinkya Rahane and bowling coach Bharath Arun after reaching Sydney.

Umesh Yadav impresses in audition for third seamer’s slot

December 08, 2020 8:36 am

Umesh Yadav dealing early blows and bowling economically would push his case for a rare Test appearance outside India.

Umesh Yadav or Navdeep Saini: Auditions are still open

February 16, 2020 9:58 am

Considering that Umesh Yadav and Navdeep Saini's role could be that of a stock bowler, a support cast to Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah, the management could pick the one who’s prospectively thriftier.

Less workload with less game-time worrying, says Umesh Yadav as he eyes county stint

January 18, 2020 7:12 pm

A part of India's fearsome pace quartet, Umesh does not feature in the white-ball set-up now, and wants a bit of clarity from selectors as to how his game time can increase.

Can't help negativity from creeping in when you sit out: Umesh Yadav

November 27, 2019 11:52 pm

Umesh Yadav was dropped from India's Test squad ahead of the home series against South Africa but got a lucky break back into the side after Jasprit Bumrah picked up an injury.

More in control with changed bowling grip, says Umesh Yadav

November 25, 2019 3:17 pm

Umesh Yadav finished with 8/81 against Bangladesh in India's first-ever day-night Test, which included a five-wicket haul in the second innings which handed the hosts a win by an innings and 46-runs.

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IND vs SA 2nd Test: From Kohli to Umesh, key performers in India's thumping win

October 15, 2019 11:00 am

The Indian juggernaut continued to roll as the hosts humiliated South Africa by an innings and 137 runs in the second Test to clinch a record 11th consecutive series victory at home in Pune on Sunday.

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Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan meet the Great Khali after winning second Test against Sri Lanka

August 08, 2017 11:36 am

After winning the second Test against Sri Lanka on Sunday, India captain Virat Kohli met the Great Khali and uploaded two pictures with the former WWE champion. He said in the caption, "It was Great to meet The Great Khali, what a guy!"