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3 reasons why Umesh Yadav shouldn t have been recalled to India s T20I side

By Sai Krishna Modified 18 Sep 2022 Follow Us 1 Comment Share England v India - 2nd Vitality International T20 After Mohammad Shami, himself making a comeback to Team India's T20I side, was ruled out of the Australia series with COVID-19, veteran speedster Umesh Yadav earned a recall. Umesh was picked on the back of a productive Indian Premier League season with the Kolkata Knight Riders in which he scalped 16 wickets from 12 matches at an economy rate of 7.06. He hasn't played a T20I in over three years and has only seven matches in the format under his belt, with a career economy rate of 8.76. The decision to recall the fast bowler was met with a chorus of disapproval, and understandably so. While he remains a capable operator who can contribute to wins, here are three reasons why Umesh Yadav shouldn't have been recalled to India's T20I side.

#3 There are other options Team India could have tried out

West Indies v India - One Day International Series Ahead of the Australia T20I series, captain Rohit Sharma explained the decision to recall Umesh Yadav. Citing the unavailability of Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj and Avesh Khan due to different reasons, the Indian skipper threw his weight behind Umesh's experience and recent form. However, even if India couldn't have picked these three bowlers, others would've been better options than Umesh. It could've been an opportune time to test out youngsters like Mohsin Khan, Yash Dayal and Khaleel Ahmed, who are left-armers with immense quality. Umran Malik, who has already made his international debut, could've been handed another opportunity to prove his worth. Even T Natarajan, who picked up 18 wickets in 11 matches in IPL 2022, merited a recall. If India wanted someone who could contribute with the bat as well, Shardul Thakur could've been selected.

#2 Umesh Yadav is a powerplay bowler in T20 cricket

England v India - 2nd Vitality International T20 The majority of Umesh Yadav's wickets in IPL 2022 came in the powerplay, where he's most effective. Utilizing the early swing on offer, the pacer provides early breakthroughs more often than not. While he's a like-for-like replacement for Shami in that regard, Umesh doesn't offer much at other stages of the innings. He has often been expensive in the middle overs and at the death, with KKR skipper Shreyas Iyer often bowling him out well before the final five overs. Umesh doesn't have potent slower balls, nor can he be relied upon to hit the yorker consistently. He doesn't have the weapons a modern-day T20 bowler needs, as a result of which his range in the format is limited. A fast bowler who plays for India will need to have more versatility.

#1 Picking Umesh Yadav is a step in the wrong direction

India speedster Umesh Yadav Umesh Yadav is 34 years old. While he's supremely fit, he doesn't have many years left at the top level. It doesn't make much sense for India to pick a bowler whose ceiling has already been breached, especially when said bowler has only made sporadic appearances in the format. There's a reason why Umesh didn't play a T20I for almost six years after his debut in August 2012. There's also a reason why he hasn't played a T20I since February 2019. He simply doesn't fit into India's long-term plans, which will undoubtedly undergo a rethink after this year's T20 World Cup. Picking Umesh Yadav is a step in the wrong direction. India need to move towards youth with an eye on the future, and while Umesh might perform well against Australia, it's unlikely to help the Men in Blue in the long run. Get the Latest updates & News on T20 World Cup & Follow us for Live Scores, Schedule, and Squads Poll : Was it the right decision to recall Umesh Yadav? Yes No 157 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Sai Krishna × Feedback Thank You! 1 comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी