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Umesh Yadav opens up on Vidarbha exit, India comeback hopes

Veteran Indian fast bowler **Umesh Yadav** has reignited discussions about age and selection in cricket, insisting that fitness and performance—not years—should determine a player’s eligibility to represent the national team. The 38-year-old, who last played a Test for India in 2023, revealed he remains determined to make a comeback despite spending 18 years with Vidarbha, where he criticized the franchise for failing to support him during a grueling Achilles tendon injury recovery.

Yadav, who has represented India in 57 Tests, 75 ODIs, and nine T20Is, argued that selectors should communicate transparently with players, avoiding prolonged uncertainty that leaves athletes in limbo. His comments come as he draws parallels to teammate **Mohammed Shami**, who also faced prolonged injury struggles before returning to domestic cricket with Bengal.

Meanwhile, the BCCI postponed an IPL stakeholders' meeting to accommodate Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s attendance at the Asian Games ceremony, adding another layer of disruption to the cricketing calendar.

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