County Championship: Veteran India pacer Umesh Yadav has signed a deal with Middlesex following India’s tour of England. With India not scheduled to play red ball cricket for a while, Yadav took up the opportunity to hone his skills in the County Championship, while also featuring in the Royal London Cup. Follow Umesh Yadav at County championship live on Insidesport.IN
The 34-year-old is the latest to ply his trade in England, with Cheteshwar Pujara and Krunal Pandya also signing deals in recent weeks. Pujara had signed up Sussex for the 2022 season featuring in games before India’s 5th Test. Pandya meanwhile signed for Warwickshire and will feature in their Royal London Cup games, starting from Ausgust.
County Championship: In absence of Red ball cricket, Umesh Yadav takes Cheteshwar Pujara route, signs with Middlesex for County and Royal London games – Check out
In an official statement, Middlesex announced the signing of Indian fast bowler Umesh Yadav for the rest of the County season. The 34-year-old veteran will feature in the remaining County Championship games and will also take part in the Royal London Cup for the club.
County Championship: In absence of Red ball cricket, Umesh Yadav takes Cheteshwar Pujara route, signs with Middlesex for County and Royal London games – Check out
Yadav was not initially named in Middlesex’s squad to face Worcestershire this week at Merchant Taylors’ School with the club delaying his announcement with confirmation needed for his Visa. However, once the formalities were completed on Monday morning, the 34-year-old was added to the squad with the ECB also registering the same.
A seasoned fast bowler, Umesh Yadav was part of the 5th Test squad at Edgbaston but did not feature in India’s seven-wicket loss. He did feature in the 4th Test at Oval, picking up the wickets of Joe Root, Dawid Malan, Chris Woakes and Craig Overton. Overall, he has featured in 52 Tests, 77 One Day Internationals, and 7 International T20s, taking 273 wickets for his country.
County Championship: In absence of Red ball cricket, Umesh Yadav takes Cheteshwar Pujara route, signs with Middlesex for County and Royal London games – Check out
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