Umesh Yadav takes five wickets on Ranji Trophy debut for Punjab

Umesh Yadav secured a five-wicket haul on his Ranji Trophy debut for Punjab during a match against Assam at the PCA International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh. The 38-year-old fast bowler, who has not represented India since June 2023, finished the first innings with figures of 5/70 from 24 overs.

Yadav’s performance included dismissing Assam opener Rishav Das for a duck and taking three wickets on the second day of play, including Amlanjyoti Paresh Das, Mukhtar Hussain, and Mohit Thakur. His efforts helped bowl Assam out for a total of 373. Other notable contributors for Punjab included Gurnoor Brar and Emanjot Singh Chahal, who each took two wickets.