My job is to be ready for the battle - Umesh Yadav

Umesh Yadav was one of the few bowlers who had impressed with his bowling in recently concluded Indian Premier League where he picked 20 wickets in 14 matches.

It was unfortunate that even his best season with the ball couldn't help RCB to qualify for the playoffs as RCB finished their season with number 6 in points table.



Umesh Yadav has credited Ashish Nehra, RCB's bowling coach for his success in IPL. He was talking to Press trust of India where he said,

"Any performer is happy when he successfully executes his plans. I am really happy with my performance in the IPL. It was unfortunate that we could not make it to the playoffs, but it was one of my best IPL seasons".

However, Yadav also believe that Virat Kohli's aggressive approach also helped him in that course.



“Virat (Kohli) had one clear instruction for me. Go for the kill. He told me ‘get me the wickets and do not bother about getting hit’. I did as my skipper told me.” India's overseas season is about to start in July. Umesh Yadav will be one of the key bowlers when India will take on England in 5-match test series. However, Yadav's selection will not be automatic as there are other bowlers who have been performing consistently for India.

Although Yadav is not bothering about his selection and said that his job is to be ready for the match and not thinking about my selection in playing XI.

“It's a happy headache for the team management – the coach and the captain – to pick the best among us,” said Yadav. “I am personally in a very good head space after IPL. My job is to be ready, and the captain and the head coach have their job.



“We are a close-knit group and even when Bhuvi (Bhuvneshwar Kumar) or Jassi (Jasprit Bumrah) do well, I am proud of their achievements. My job is to be battle ready for the season ahead and I am doing just that.”

Keep in mind, Umesh Yadav didn't play a single match when India played three-match series against South Africa. He was sidelined by Jasprit Bumrah who bowled brilliantly against Africa.

It will be interesting to see who will be picked against England as Bumrah despite taking 17 wickets in IPL, he didn't look in best of his touch.

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