| Umesh Yadav enjoyed cricket from a young age, regularly playing with friends. |
| He has participated in various sprint events, including the 100m, 200m, and 400m races, clocking a personal best of 10.56 seconds in the 100m race. |
| Initially aiming for a military career, Yadav was rejected and narrowly missed out on a police constable role by 2 points. |
| At age 20, a friend suggested he pursue cricket for financial gain. |
| His standout performances in local tournaments led to a chance to play for Vidarbha Gymkhana. |
| Spotted by the Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) secretary, Yadav was admitted to the VCA summer camp. |
| Initially unaware of cricket spikes, he wore regular shoes to the VCA camp, leading his local coach to ask him to leave. |
| Motivated by this setback, Yadav worked hard to achieve his goals. |
| Vidarbha Ranji team captain Pritam Gandhe advocated for Yadav's inclusion due to his bowling talent. |
| In his debut Ranji season, he took 20 wickets in four matches, earning selection for the Duleep Trophy. |
| Yadav made headlines in the Duleep Trophy by dismissing Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman. |
| He was bought by Delhi Daredevils in the 2009 IPL auction for Rs 12 lakhs. |
| Yadav represented India A in 2010 and was selected as T20 World Cup backup. |
| During the 2011-12 Australia series, he impressed with a 145 km/hr average speed and a five-wicket haul. |
| His IPL journey continued with high bids from various teams. |
| In the 2015 ODI World Cup, Yadav shone with 18 wickets in 8 matches. |
| He ventured into investing and established a sports academy. |
| Yadav joined the Reserve Bank of India as an Assistant Manager in 2017. |
| Despite this, his home was burgled and cash along with phones were stolen. |
| He was later acquired by RCB in the 2018 IPL auction. |
| Yadav showcased remarkable performances in test matches and IPL auctions. |
| In the 2023 ICC World Test Championship final, he played a notable role. |
| In a legal matter, Yadav filed a complaint against his manager for alleged fraud. |
| He was sold to the Gujarat Titans in the 2024 IPL Auction. |
| Yadav is known for his shopping habits and owning a variety of clothes and shoes. |
| His athletic physique enables him to bowl deliveries with ease at speeds of 140-150 kph. |
| Yadav holds a record for his fastest delivery at 155.5 kph against Sri Lanka. |
| He adores dogs and keeps one as a pet. |
