IPL Auction: Umesh Yadav gets sold to DC
Senior Indian pacer Umesh Yadav was released by Royal Challengers Bangalore last month. The right-arm pacer had set a base price of Rs. 1 crore for the IPL 2021 Auction. Umesh has found a new franchise Delhi Capitals. Surprisingly, he was sold for his base price. He started his IPL career with DC. Notably, he featured in just two games for RCB last season.
Umesh was released by RCB after three seasons
Umesh proved to be costly for RCB last season, giving away 83 runs from seven overs across two matches. He had a whopping economy rate of 11.85. His poor start saw him get dropped to the bench and he never made a return. He was bought by RCB in the IPL 2018 Auction for Rs. 4.2 crore. He took 20 scalps that season.
A look at Umesh's IPL career
Umesh has featured in 121 IPL matches so far, claiming 119 wicket at an average of 30.07. He has two four-wicket hauls and an economy rate of 8.51. Prior to his stint at RCB, Umesh featured for KKR. He joined KKR in 2014 and claimed 48 scalps across four seasons. Prior to that, he had featured for Delhi, claiming 43 wickets.
Umesh brings a lot of character
Umesh is highly experienced and brings plenty of character. He had claimed 10-plus wickets for seven successive seasons to highlight his prowess. On four occasions he has taken 16 or more wickets. With his offerings both at the top and death, Umesh could be an useful resource. He has been included in India's Test squad for the remaining two games against England.
