IPL 2021: Best XI from the released players

11. Umesh Yadav

In what seemed to be a clear call after repeated failures, Royal challengers Bangalore have finally released Umesh Yadav before the IPL 2021 auctions. However, with Umesh Yadav being released, Royals challengers Bangalore will look to strength their pace bowling department, which have always been the matter of concern.

Umesh Yadav has been a vital part of the Indian fast bowling attack in Test cricket. He was once a regular fixture in the white-ball squads too, but the pacer could not retain his place for an extended period because of his high economy rate. RCB showed faith in him even after he failed in IPL 2019 as he had an economy of 9.81. Unfortunately, Umesh Yadav’s performance got worse as he gave away runs at a economy rate of 11.86 per over in the last season and failed to scalp even a single wicket.

In 121 IPL games in his career, Umesh Yadav has bagged 119 wickets to his name at an average of 30.07. However owing to his vast experience, the 33-years-old pacer could be picked up in the upcoming IPL 2021 Auction.