Umesh Yadav credits Gautam Gambhir for support after going unsold
Yadav links his auction snub to injury-related absence from the IPL circuit.
Umesh Yadav told Sports Now that head coach Gautam Gambhir has provided consistent backing since his last IPL appearance. The veteran seamer reflected on remaining unsold at recent auctions.
Yadav attributed his lack of bids to recurring injuries that limited his match visibility in domestic and international cricket. He said the reduced opportunities made it difficult for franchises to assess his current form.
The 38-year-old remains available for selection with India and continues to feature in domestic tournaments. No IPL franchise has approached him since the auction cycle closed.
CricHubb Take
Yadav's experience shows how a single injury layoff can erase years of accumulated goodwill with franchise owners.