IND vs AUS: Umesh Yadav Joins Elite Players In A Bowling Milestone
Umesh Yadav in action [Source: AP]
In a remarkable turn of events, experienced Indian seamer Umesh Yadav has completed 100 wickets on home soil.
Yadav unlocked the milestone by scalping three wickets during Australia's first innings of the ongoing third Test between the two teams in Indore.
In this process, he became the thirteenth bowler and only the fifth pacer to attain the landmark.
Most Test wickets by Indian pacers at home
- Kapil Dev: 219 Wickets in 65 Matches
- Javagal Srinath: 108 Wickets in 32 Matches
- Zaheer Khan: 104 Wickets in 38 Matches
- Ishant Sharma: 104 Wickets in 42 Matches
- Umesh Yadav: 101 Wickets in 31 Matches
After debuting in 2011, Yadav gradually established himself as a vital cog in the Indian Test setup.
Despite the presence of extremely skilled bowlers like Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj, the 35-year-old has kept himself relevant till now, which is commendable.
Regarding the game, riding on Yadav's reverse-swing masterclass, India stormed their way back into the game, bundling Australia out for 197 in the first innings.
In response, India have lost the early wicket of Shubman Gill, who was cleaned up by Nathan Lyon. As of writing, the hosts are 17 for 1, trailing behind Australia's first innings total by 71 runs.
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