IPL 2022: Both Are Really Amazing And Talented Bowlers– Umesh Yadav Lauds His KKR Teammates Pat Cummins And Tim Southee

Updated - 25 Mar 2022, 05:24 PM

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Umesh Yadav. [photo: Twitter]

Veteran Indian pacer Umesh Yadav, who will be playing for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022, showered praise on his teammates Pat Cummins and Tim Southee.

Umesh Yadav, who was part of KKR’s 2014 IPL triumph, was bought by the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) franchise at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 mega auction for INR 2 crore. So far, the veteran pacer has bagged 119 wickets in 121 IPL matches.

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Umesh Yadav
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In an interview with TOI, Umesh Yadav said that he has played with Cummins during his stint with the Delhi team in the Indian Premier League and with veteran Kiwi pacer Southee during his stint with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Umesh labelled Cummins and Southee as “amazing and talented bowlers”.He said:

Pat Cummins
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“I have already played with Pat Cummins. We shared the dressing room when I was with Delhi. We had a good time. When I joined RCB, Tim Southee was there. So, I have played with both of them before. Both are really amazing and talented bowlers.”

KKR have got a solid bowling attack and we have got a big chance to lift the trophy – Umesh Yadav

Umesh Yadav For Delhi Capitals
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The 34-year-old said that Kolkata Knight Riders have got a good bowling attack and there is a huge possibility that they will win the championship this year. He also expressed excitement at sharing the ball with Southee and Cummins. He asserted:

“KKR have got a solid bowling attack and we have got a big chance to lift the trophy this time. Southee is playing a lot of white-ball cricket. Cummins plays all formats. Both are amazing bowlers. It is going to be fun. I am eager to share the ball with both of them and win as many matches for KKR as possible.”

Kolkata Knight Riders will begin their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 campaign on March 26 and they will take on defending champions Chennai Super Kings at the Wankhede Stadium.

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