BGT 2023: Umesh Yadav Reflects On Taking 100 Test Wickets At Home



image-les3wynbUmesh grabbed his 100th Test wicket at home [AP Photos]

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Umesh Yadav has been an underrated bowler for India in Tests. Not given much of an opportunity because of the emergence of Mohammed Siraj, Umesh has created a fairytale story of his own.

On the second day of the Indore Test, Umesh Yadav showed his prowess in sub-continent conditions and picked up 3 for 12 to restrict Australia under 200. However, the moment of the day arrived when he knocked over Mitchell Starc with a pearler to get his 100th Test wicket at home.

Coming around the wicket, Umesh's good length ball nipped back in and straightened a touch to knock over the stumps as Starc looked in disarray.

Reflecting on his 100 wicket landmark, Umesh looked delighted and stated that it's a great feeling to reach this landmark.

It's a great feeling. I got to know that I got 100 wickets at home. It depends on the team's requirements, situations. The red ball comes nicely on the bat when new. The old ball does well. It's a really good feeling for me to achieve this feat."

Talking about the Test match, Australia needed 76 runs to claw back in the series, and they achieved the target with 9 wickets in hand.

Despite losing Usman Khawaja on the second ball of the third day, Australia looked unfazed and Travis Head (49*), and Marnus Labuschagne (28*) steered their side past the winning line.

Australia have qualified for the WTC finals, and India need to win their next Test to secure their place as well.