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Umesh Yadav Slams Vidarbha Coach Usman Ghani After Ranji Trophy Debut For Punjab
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News18•16-10-2026, 19:40
Umesh Yadav Slams Vidarbha Coach Usman Ghani After Ranji Trophy Debut For Punjab
- •Umesh Yadav claimed a brilliant five-wicket haul on his Ranji Trophy debut for Punjab against Assam, finishing with figures of 5/70.
- •The veteran fast bowler lashed out at Vidarbha coach Usman Ghani, accusing him of lacking support and wanting him out of the team during his recovery from a severe Achilles tendon injury.
- •Umesh compared his situation to Mohammed Shami, stating that while Bengal backed Shami through his injuries, he faced opposition and a lack of support from his home state association.
- •The 38-year-old pacer alleged that Ghani was power-hungry and wanted to eliminate senior players to establish absolute control over the team.
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Umesh Yadav criticized Vidarbha coach Usman Ghani, accusing him of wanting him out of the team and being happy to see him leave so that Ghani could maintain absolute control.
Umesh Yadav took a five-wicket haul, finishing with figures of 5/70 in the first innings of his debut match for Punjab against Assam.
Umesh compared his severe Achilles tendon injury to Mohammed Shami's injury, stating that while Bengal supported Shami through his recovery, he did not receive similar backing from his home state of Vidarbha.
