Umesh Yadav

Umesh Yadav is a professional Indian cricketer who has represented India in all three formats of the game. He was born on 25th October 1987 in Nagpur, Maharashtra. He is a right-arm fast bowler who has been known for his raw pace and ability to swing the ball. In this article, we will take a closer look at Umesh Yadav's cricketing career and his IPL career.

Early Career:

Umesh Yadav started his cricketing career playing for Vidarbha in the Ranji Trophy. He made his first-class debut for Vidarbha in the 2007-08 season. Yadav's performances in the domestic circuit caught the attention of the national selectors, and he was selected to play for the Indian team in 2010.

International Career:

Umesh Yadav made his international debut for India in an ODI against Zimbabwe in 2010. He made an immediate impact, picking up four wickets in his very first match. Yadav went on to play his first Test match against the West Indies in 2011. He had a good start to his Test career, picking up nine wickets in his first two Test matches.

Yadav has been a regular member of the Indian cricket team since his debut, playing in all three formats of the game. He has been one of the key bowlers for the Indian team in overseas conditions, where his pace and ability to generate swing have troubled batsmen. Yadav has played a total of 46 Test matches, picking up 151 wickets at an average of 30.47. He has also played 75 ODIs, picking up 106 wickets at an average of 35.71. In T20Is, he has played 8 matches, picking up 9 wickets at an average of 26.77.

IPL Career:

Umesh Yadav's IPL career started in 2010 when he was picked up by Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) for the inaugural season of the IPL. Yadav played six matches for Delhi Daredevils in his first season, picking up six wickets. He continued to play for Delhi Daredevils for the next three seasons but was not a regular member of the team.

In 2014, Yadav was picked up by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for Rs. 1.6 crore. Yadav had a good season with KKR, picking up 11 wickets in 11 matches. He played a crucial role in helping KKR win their second IPL title in 2014.

In 2015, Yadav was bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for Rs. 2 crore. He had a decent season with RCB, picking up 14 wickets in 14 matches. Yadav continued to play for RCB for the next two seasons but had a below-par performance.

In 2018, Yadav was once again bought by KKR for Rs. 4.2 crore. He had a good season with KKR, picking up 20 wickets in 14 matches. Yadav's performance helped KKR qualify for the playoffs, but they were knocked out in the eliminator.

In 2019, Yadav was retained by KKR but had a poor season, picking up only 11 wickets in 11 matches. Yadav was released by KKR ahead of the 2020 IPL auction.

In the 2020 IPL auction, Yadav was bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for Rs. 50 lakh. He had a decent season with RCB, picking up 8 wickets in 7 matches. Yadav continued to play for RCB in the 2021 IPL season but.