Umesh Yadav, 37, will be one of the oldest cricketers in the player pool for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) auction. However, his ability to generate bounce off the pad and extract movement with the new ball makes him an attractive option for teams looking for an experienced fast bowler.

Hailed for his raw pace and ability to make crucial breakthroughs, Umesh’s countless international experience may entice franchises to acquire him as a lethal weapon to have in their arsenal.

Umesh, known primarily for his success in red-ball cricket, has also made a notable contribution to the IPL: he took 148 wickets, a substantial number of which were captured during the powerplay overs.

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In this article, let’s take a look at which three teams could target Umesh for the upcoming season.

Kings of Punjab (PBKS)

The Punjab Kings have retained only two domestic cricketers (Shashank Singh and Prabhsimran Singh) and could target Umesh Yadav in the IPL 2025 auction, addressing their need for domestic pacers. With the limitation of 4 foreign players in any match, acquiring a domestic player like Umesh Yadav could be a strategic move for PBKS. With the highest remaining portfolio value of INR 110.5 crore, PBKS also has the flexibility to secure additional players during the auction and Umesh can be one of them.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

Five-time IPL champions Chennai Super Kings have parted ways with all their pacers except Sri Lanka’s Matheesha Pathirana. In his previous team, Deepak Chahar, Mukesh Choudhary and Tushar Deshpande were the three national pacers.

With the CSK management eager to include Indian players in their lineup, they could go after Umesh Yadav in the auctions, who also has a lot of international experience under his belt.

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Mumbai Indians (MI)

The implementation of the Impact Player rule has increased the importance of specialists, particularly those who shine in specific phases of a match. Umesh, known for his powerplay bowling ability, could prove to be a valuable asset. If Mumbai Indians cannot get their top picks, Umesh can serve as a reliable alternative. His ability to bowl effectively early in the innings alongside Bumrah would allow the team to use an overseas player in other phases or critical areas of the game.

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