In the concluding part of his exclusive interview with Sports Now, Umesh Yadav reveals the encouragement he received from India coach Gautam Gambhir, explains why going unsold at the IPL auction shocked him, and alleges that Vidarbha’s coach and selectors cost him a crucial year of cricket.
\n\nIndia fast bowler Umesh Yadav made an emphatic return to cricket after a one-year hiatus beyond his control while he was with Vidarbha until last season. After switching to Punjab this season, he picked up a five-wicket haul against Assam on his return and has looked impressive with the ball. Speaking exclusively with Sports Now, Umesh Yadav touched upon the encouragement he received from India head coach Gautam Gambhir, his IPL auction snub, not once but twice, and how his father continues to shape his career, which he only realised after becoming one.
\n\nBelow are the excerpts of the interview:
\n\nQ) You have spent a lot of time with Gautam Gambhir at KKR. After he became India's head coach did you get any clarity from him regarding a possible India comeback?
\n\nUY: I did speak to him once in between when he started out as coach, and he had said, 'Umesh, play the…
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