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After Mohammed Siraj, RCB Pacer Yash Dayal Seeks Religious Retreat At Mahakumbh

Soumyajit Dutta

Yash Dayal at Mahakumbh [Source: @imyash_dayal/Instagram.com]Yash Dayal at Mahakumbh [Source: @imyash_dayal/Instagram.com]

Indian cricketers are on a roll with their share of religious retreats. While Hardik Pandya was seen confessing his peace in Hanuman Chalisa, Mohammed Siraj was spotted a few days back on his way to Umrah. In a similar fashion, Yash Dayal, a crucial RCB bowler was also spotted performing a holy ritual.

Yash Dayal, who has been with Gujarat since 2022 was roped in by RCB in 2024 and was retained this year too with INR 5 crore. With an average last season, Dayal sought to religious shelter ahead of IPL 2025.

Yash Dayal Seeks Spiritual Retreat Ahead Of IPL 2025

In his Instagram handle, Yash Dayal shared a picture of his holy dip on the auspicious occasion of Mahakumbh with a long caption. 

"Something magical about this city, where Sangam flows and the divine energies converge. Every alleyway, every ghats, every corner of Prayagraj holds a special place in my heart. Mahakumbh, you’re not just a place, you’re my identity, my roots, my home," the caption read.

The Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh-born had a rough 2024 season picking up 15 wickets in 14 matches while conceding runs at an economy of 9.15. His best bowling figures were 3/20, and he maintained a bowling average of 30.60 with a strike rate of 20.07. 

Hence, Dayal will be eager to prove his worth in the upcoming season. Though infamous for his encounter with Rinku Singh during his 2023 stint with Gujarat Titans, Dayal will aim to come back stronger.

Yash Dayal's T20 Career

Yash Dayal featured in 56 T20 matches, taking 53 wickets while conceding runs at an economy of 8.46. With a bowling average of 29.45 and a strike rate of 20.8, his best figures stand at 3/20. Though he hasn’t registered a four or five-wicket haul, he remains a reliable option in the shortest format.

RCB is set to begin their IPL 2025 campaign against KKR on March 22 with fixtures against CSK and Gujarat Titans on March 28 and April 2 respectively. With a strong pace and spin unit this time, Dayal will be hungry to leave his mark in the team with this year's stint.