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Punjab signs Umesh Yadav as guest player for Ranji Trophy

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 3:11 PM

Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Punjab signs Umesh Yadav as guest player for Ranji Trophy

Summary

Punjab Cricket Association has signed 38-year-old Umesh Yadav as a guest player for the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season. This historic move comes as Punjab seeks to end a 34-year title drought, with Arshdeep Singh and Gurnoor Brar likely on international duty. Umesh, who has extensive experience with 55 Tests for India, aims to bolster Punjab's bowling lineup, previously winning the Ranji Trophy with Vidarbha. He is set to join the team's camp ahead of their first match against Assam on October 11.

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By the Numbers

•Umesh Yadav becomes Punjab's first guest player.
•Punjab last won the Ranji Trophy in 1992.
•They face Assam in their first match on October 11.
•Umesh has played 55 Tests for India.
•Punjab's fast-bowling resources are currently stretched.

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3:11 PMYahoo Sports — To end 34-year Ranji drought, Punjab rope in 38-year-old Umesh Yadav as guest player | Exclusive

What they're saying

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In a first for Punjab cricket, the PCA have signed veteran India pacer Umesh Yadav as a guest player for the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season. With Arshdeep Singh and Gurnoor Brar expected to be away on India duty, Punjab are banking on Umesh's experience and red-ball pedigree in their bid to win their first Ranji title since 1992.
— Yahoo Sports

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