Umesh Yadav

Name
Umesh Yadav
Position
Bowler
Current Team
Kolkata Knight Riders
Leagues
IPL
Seasons
2023

Umesh Yadav

Umesh Yadav is an Indian cricketer who plays as a right-arm fast-medium bowler. He was born on October 25, 1987, in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.

Yadav made his debut for Vidarbha in the domestic circuit in 2008-09 and went on to make his international debut for India in 2010. He has played for India in all three formats of the game – Test, ODI, and T20I.

Here are Umesh Yadav’s career stats as of September 2021:

Career Stats:

  • Test: Matches- 48, Wickets- 154, Avg.- 31.36, Best Bowling- 6/88
  • ODI: Matches- 75, Wickets- 106, Avg.- 35.91, Best Bowling- 4/31
  • T20I: Matches- 7, Wickets- 8, Avg.- 24.25, Best Bowling- 2/19

Yadav has been a regular member of the Indian Test squad and has been part of some memorable victories for India, including the series win in Australia in 2018-19. He is known for his ability to generate pace and bounce and has been a key contributor to India’s success in Test cricket.

In the IPL, Yadav has played for Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals. He has picked up 119 wickets in 124 IPL matches, with his best figures being 4/24. Yadav has been a valuable addition to any team he has played for in the IPL, with his ability to bowl at a high pace and swing the ball.

Overall, Umesh Yadav has been a consistent performer for India in all formats of the game and has been a valuable asset to the Indian cricket team. His pace and ability to generate bounce make him a formidable bowler, and he has been a key contributor to India’s success in Test cricket.