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Umesh Yadav, an Indian cricketer, is well known for his fast bowling, which can reach a top speed of 152.5 km/h and maintain a constant bowling pace of 145 km/h. Perhaps, he is the only cricket player from Vidarbha to have played in a Test match. He also picked up the maximum wickets of any Indian cricket player at the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup.
The cricketer is well-known for having the most wickets for India and coming in third place overall in the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup. Additionally, after scoring 31 runs in 10 balls against South Africa in October 2019 at a strike rate of 310, he is reported to hold the record for the highest strike rate in a Test cricket innings. Umesh has played for clubs including Delhi Daredevils, Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Delhi Capitals in one of the most well-known cricket competitions (IPL). Additionally, it is claimed that the player has a huge fan base, with more than 2 million Instagram followers, 5 million Facebook admirers, and more than 3 million Twitter followers.
Umesh Yadav Biography:
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- Real Name: Umeshkumar Tilak Yadav
- Other/Nickname(s): Bablu, Strongman, Vidarbha Hurricane
- Profession: Indian Cricketer (Fast Bowler)
- Batting: Right-handed
- Bowling: Right-arm fast
- Other Hobbies: Travelling
- Umesh Yadav’s Net Worth: $8 Million (approx.)
- Umesh Yadav Salary: 6-8 Crores INR/Year
- Instagram Handle: @umeshyaadav
Umesh Yadav Physical Features:
- Height: 5 ft 11 in
- Weight: 75 kilograms (approx.)
- Eye Colour: Brown
- Hair Colour: Black
Umesh Yadav Personal Life:
- Date of Birth: 25 October 1987
- Age: 35 years (as of 2022)
- Nationality: Indian
- Birthplace: Nagpur, Maharashtra
- Hometown: Deoria, Uttar Pradesh
- School: Government Higher Secondary School, Walani
- Coach/Mentor: Subroto Banerjee and Pritam Ghande
Umesh Yadav Career Statistics:
- Test Debut: 6 November 2011, against West Indies
- Last Test: 22 December 2022, against Bangladesh
- ODI Debut: 28 May 2010, against Zimbabwe
- Last ODI: 24 October 2018, against West Indies
- T20I Debut: 7 August 2012, against Sri Lanka
- Last T20I: 4 October 2022, against South Africa
- Matches Played: Test- 53, ODI- 75, T20I- 10, FC- 102
- Runs Scored: Test- 437, ODI- 79, T20I- 22, FC- 1,056
- Wickets: Test- 164, ODI- 106, T20I- 12, FC- 327
- Top Score: Test- 31, ODI- 18*, T20I- 20*, FC- 128*
Umesh Yadav’s Achievements:
- During the 2015 ICC World Cup, the player was successful in taking the most wickets for India.
- Umesh Yadav is regarded as the first cricket player from Maharashtra’s Vidarbha region to represent India.
- The player was included in India’s 20-member Test squad for both the 4 match Test series against England and the World Test Championship final against New Zealand in May 2021.
- Umesh Yadav was included in India’s 15-man roster for the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy, which took place in May 2013, as per reports.
- The cricketer was chosen to be one of India’s speed bowlers for their tour of Australia, according to sources (2011–12). Additionally, he was able to participate in all four Test matches and finished with 14 wickets at an average of 39.35.
- The Indian cricketer was able to take 4 wickets in an Australian series that took place between 2011 and 2012, with an average speed of about 145 km/h.
- Furthermore, the cricketer was chosen for India’s 20-man team for the 2015 Cricket World Cup.
Umesh Yadav Family Details:
- Marital Status: Married
- Umesh Yadav Wife: Tanya Wadhwa
- Spouse Profession: Fashion Designer
- Parents’ Names: Father- Tilak Yadav, Mother- Late Kishori Devi
- Umesh Yadav Siblings: Elder Brother – Ramesh Yadav. He has one elder brother and an elder sister.
- Children: 1 Daughter
- Religion: Hinduism
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Lesser-Known Facts about Umesh Yadav:
- The athlete aspired to finish his graduation in commerce when he started playing cricket, but sadly failed because of a lack of time.
- Based on resources, this Indian cricketer was interested in and ready to join the Indian Army. After being turned down, he also applied for the position of police constable but was only narrowly unsuccessful.
- The player’s father used to work at the Khaperkheda coal mines in Nagpur, Maharashtra, as per reports.
