India’s pace bowler Umesh Yadav commended Lucknow Super Giants’ young bowler Prince Yadav for earning his first ODI selection. The BCCI revealed that Prince will join India’s squad for the Test and ODI series against Afghanistan next month after an impressive IPL 2026 season. Umesh highlighted Prince’s hard work, game awareness, and bowling variety, emphasizing his ability to trouble batters with different deliveries.
Prince Yadav, known for his pace, aggression, and diverse bowling arsenal, has impressed with skills like accurate yorkers and well-disguised slower balls. Umesh particularly praised Prince’s in-swinging deliveries, citing his dismissal of Virat Kohli as a standout moment. Prince’s exceptional performance in the IPL, where he took 16 wickets, led to his selection for the national team, reflecting his consistent displays in domestic and T20 cricket.
Acknowledging Prince’s potential, Umesh expressed joy at seeing him receive his maiden India call-up, noting his talent, skills, and promising mindset. Umesh believes that with continued development and fitness, Prince has the attributes to make a significant impact on Indian cricket in the long run.
