Umesh Yadav: Biography, Records, Age, Height, Achievements, Family and Career Statistics

Indian cricketer Umesh Yadav is well-known for his fast bowling, which has a high speed of 152.5 km/h and a consistent bowling speed of 145 km/h. In addition, he is the only cricketer from Vidarbha to have participated in a Test match. At the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup, he also had the most wickets of any Indian cricket player. Moreover, the player is said to have a sizable fan base, boasting more than 2 million Instagram followers, 5 million Facebook fans, and more than 3 million Twitter followers. In one of the popular cricket leagues (IPL), Umesh has been a part of teams like Delhi Daredevils, Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Delhi Capitals. 

The player is well known for having taken the most wickets for India and finishing third overall in the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup. Additionally, he is said to hold the record for the greatest strike rate in a Test cricket innings after scoring 31 runs in 10 balls against South Africa in October 2019 at a strike rate of 310.

Umesh Yadav Biography:

• 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:

• Umesh Yadav is considered the first one from Vidarbha area of Maharashtra to play for Indian cricket team.
• The player successfully managed to pick the maximum wickets for India during the ICC World Cup 2015.
• According to reports, the cricketer was selected as one of India’s pace bowlers for their tour of Australia (2011–12). Also, he managed to play in all four Tests, registering 14 wickets to his name at an average of 39.35. 
• Umesh Yadav is said to be included in India’s 15-member squad for the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy in May 2013.
• Moreover, the cricketer was also included in India’s 20-member squad for the 2015 Cricket World Cup.
• Later in May 2021, the player was declared a part of India’s 20-member Test squad for India’s World Test Championship final against New Zealand and for India’s 4 match Test series, which was against England.
• The Indian Cricketer successfully managed to register 4 wickets to his name, with an average speed of around 145 km/hr at an Australian series that took place between 2011-12.

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 

Some of the lesser-Known Facts about Umesh Yadav:

• Based on facts, this Indian Cricketer had interest, and was willing to join the Indian Army. On being rejected, he also applied for the police constable’s job but had to lose the opportunity by a few points. 
• The player’s father is said to work at Khaperkheda coal mines in Nagpur, Maharashtra. 
• At the time of his initial cricket career, the player wanted to complete his graduation degree in commerce. But, unfortunately failed due to lack of time.

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