About Umesh Yadav
Umesh Yadav is one of India’s quickest fast bowlers of the past decade and a proud trailblazer for Vidarbha cricket. Born in 1987, he came from a modest background in the Nagpur area and played tennis-ball cricket before taking up the leather ball relatively late. He became the first player from Vidarbha to play Test cricket for India, and his raw pace made him a key part of India’s home Test dominance.
Career highlights
Umesh has played for Vidarbha since 2008. He made his ODI debut against Zimbabwe in May 2010 and his Test debut against the West Indies in November 2011. He went on to play 57 Tests, often bowling fast, attacking spells on Indian pitches that helped India win at home.
He was a member of the team that won the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy and was India’s highest wicket-taker at the 2015 Cricket World Cup. He also holds an unusual batting record: against South Africa in 2019 he struck 31 off just 10 balls, the highest strike rate in a Test innings of that length. With Vidarbha he has also been part of the side’s Ranji Trophy successes.
What audiences love about Umesh
Fans admire Umesh’s pace, his big heart and his journey from a humble background to international cricket. In Vidarbha and Nagpur he is a local hero who put the region on India’s cricket map, and his cheerful, humble personality off the field has made him widely liked.
His late start in serious cricket, after years of tennis-ball matches, shows that talent can emerge from unexpected places, a message that resonates with young cricketers in smaller towns.
Why brands work with Umesh Yadav
Umesh offers strong regional pride in Vidarbha and Maharashtra, along with national recognition from his years in India’s Test side. He suits brands that value grit, speed and hard work.
Campaigns that suit Umesh Yadav
- Sports equipment, footwear and fitness
- Health, nutrition and energy brands
- Regional campaigns in Nagpur and Vidarbha
- Fast-bowling clinics and grassroots cricket
- Story-led content about small-town success
Planning a campaign with Umesh
Umesh’s schedule follows domestic cricket and the IPL, so share flexible dates and check sponsor conflicts. Story-led creative about determination fits his journey. Marathi and Hindi versions are both possible, and Nagpur-based events are a natural fit for his home audience.
Booking Umesh Yadav through CelebrityHai
Share your brand, deliverables, dates, city and budget range. CelebrityHai checks interest and availability with Umesh’s team and manages negotiation, contracts and coordination.
Quick answers
What is Umesh Yadav known for? His pace bowling for India and being Vidarbha’s first Test cricketer.
Was he part of an ICC title win? Yes, the 2013 Champions Trophy.
Can he run fast-bowling clinics? Yes, clinics can be requested for academies and schools.
Is he popular in Nagpur? Yes, he is a local hero in Vidarbha.
How is Umesh Yadav’s fee decided? Fees are not published. They depend on the deliverables, shoot or appearance days, usage rights, platforms, territories, campaign length and any category exclusivity, and they are confirmed with Umesh’s team for each brief.
Enquire for a campaign or event
Choose the format you are planning. These are enquiry options, not confirmed services; Umesh Yadav’s team decides which briefs they accept.
- Brand endorsement
- Brand ambassador
- TV commercial
- Digital or social campaign
- Product launch
- Corporate event
- Public event or performance
- Commercial shoot or other
Fees are not published. They depend on deliverables, usage rights, duration and dates, and are confirmed with the talent’s team for your brief.
