'One of the finest' - Twitter lauds Umesh Yadav after fiery spell restricts Australia on Day 2

Following a sedated start in the morning session, Team India roared back into the match thanks to a batting collapse by the Aussies after the first hour on Day 2. Veteran Indian speedster Umesh Yadav was in a menacing mood as he removed the well-set Cameron Green and then knocked over Mitchell Starc with an absolute corker to trigger the collapse.

The tourists were in a strong position after negotiating the first hour of play on the second day without losing any wickets. However, Ravichandran Ashwin opened the floodgates for India, drawing curtains on Peter Handscomb's dogged innings in the very first over after the break. Umesh Yadav, who was drafted into the eleven for the third Test, removed Cameron Green in the next over to derail the Australian innings.

The Indian pacer, buoyed after his first wicket in the match, made a mess of Mitchell Starc's stumps after dishing out an unplayable delivery. Starc's dismissal was Umesh Yadav's 100th Test wicket on Indian soil, joining an elite list of Indian pacers. Ashwin trapped Alex Carey plumb in the front in the next over to expose the Australian tail.

Umesh sent young Todd Murphy back to the hut with a carbon copy of Starc's dismissal, sending his off stump for a cartwheel. He scalped three wickets in a fiery spell of fast bowling, making tremendous use of the reverse swing on offer with the old ball. The Indian pacer, who lost his father last month, was lauded by the Indian fans for his exceptional spell of fast bowling. Nathan Lyon was cleaned up by his counterpart in the next over as Australia lost their last six wickets for just 12 runs.

Picture of the day: Umesh Yadav at its best. pic.twitter.com/yCXzhirkRA

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 2, 2023

Umesh Yadav, you beauty 🔥

Todd Murphy is bowled for a duck.

Terrific bowling by @y_umesh

Live - https://t.co/t0IGbs2qyj #INDvAUS @mastercardindia pic.twitter.com/yvDiHfmkIv

— BCCI (@BCCI) March 2, 2023

Umesh Yadav lost his father on February 23rd.

Umesh Yadav 17(13) & 3/12 on March 2nd.

Great commitment by Umesh Yadav, An inspiration. pic.twitter.com/CfYOWOP5Fj

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 2, 2023

7 days ago - Umesh Yadav lost his father. He went back home.

Today - Umesh Yadav takes 3 wickets on a spinning track. Brilliant performance by him, huge respect. ❤️#Cricket #CricketTwitter #IndvsAus pic.twitter.com/G9cldNIom5

— 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠 👑 (@imtheguy07) March 2, 2023

Umesh Yadav now has 101 test wkts at home.

14 pace bowlers have taken 100+ wkts at home since his debut ( Nov 2011 )

Umesh is the only bowler from Asia !!

He has the 5th best SR ( 46.1)

This is some achievement.

— Prithvi (@Puneite_) March 2, 2023

Umesh Yadav in this Test match so far:

With the bat: 17(13).
With the ball: 5-0-12-3

He lost his father on 23rd February and he is playing Test match for India and now he is performing incredibly well. Take a bow, Umesh. pic.twitter.com/oUDfAaZXIb

— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) March 2, 2023

#UmeshYadav bags #100 Test wickets on Indian soil. Mitchell Starc becomes Umesh Yadav's 100th wicket. Umesh Yadav achieves this milestone in 31 Tests.#IndvsAus pic.twitter.com/INSAwSbYBa

— Rahul Sisodia (@Sisodia19Rahul) March 2, 2023

Umesh Yadav completes 100 Test wickets in India.

- One of the finest at home conditions!

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 2, 2023

This guy is so underrated and under used ....... Umesh Yadav

Give him more opportunities#UmeshYadav #IndvsAus #Cricket #bcci pic.twitter.com/PGfUsnSXRs

— Sabari Rajan (@Sabari_RajanV) March 2, 2023

Umesh Yadav is so Underrated just look at this. pic.twitter.com/RMVeFGkfAe

— Priyansh Mathur (@priyansh_zone) March 2, 2023