In-form Umesh Yadav impresses Sourav Ganguly

Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly, who is also nicknamed “Dada” is impressed with Indian fast bowler Umesh Yadav’s form. Umesh has been a sensation in the recently concluded Test series against Australia. The Vidarbha pacer has picked up 17 wickets in the 4 Tests and has the most wickets among pacers in the series.

Although Umesh picked up five wickets in the fourth Test, he tested the batsmen more than any other Indian bowlers. He has been particularly impressive, as pointed out by skipper Virat Kohli at the post-match press conference.

Ganguly said, “To see an Australia team on the back foot against fast bowling is a great sign. Umesh, to me, is the find of the season. Hope he carries on the good form with the ball,” with regards to the fast bowler’s display in the series.

The President of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) praised the debutant spinner, Kuldeep Yadav on his fabulous display on debut. “Hopefully it’s the beginning of something very good,” said a jubilant Ganguly to the reporters at the Eden Gardens.

Ganguly further heaped praises on the Indian coach Anil Kumble for mentoring the young chinaman Kuldeep Yadav and also giving him the opportunity in the most important final Test.

He is also a staunch supporter of Kumble’s tactics in the deciding Test, feeling that the extra bowler would play the match into India’s favour.

The former Indian captain also happens to be the ambassador for the FIFA Under-17 World Cup in India. The FIFA Under-17 World Cup starts on the 6th of October with Navi Mumbai hosting the first Group A match of the tournament.

“It’s great to see the final being played in Kolkata,” he quipped. Final of the tournament will be hosted in the heart of Indian football at the Salt Lake stadium in the football frenzy city of Kolkata.