Sportskeeda's Top 50 Indian Test cricketers of all-time (50-41)

#49 Umesh Yadav

Umesh Yadav is one of the quickest Indian pacers of all-time

When you manage to impress someone of the stature of Sir Andy Roberts, then your career is likely to take-off. The legendary Caribbean pace machine lavished high praise on Umesh Yadav by labelling him as the 'first genuine fast bowler that India has got'.

After showing signs of early promise, Umesh experienced a lull phase even as the team management's attention turned to control and swing. However, since the 2015 series against South Africa, the strapping fast bowler has made a telling difference to India's bowling attack. Unflappable temperament and unyielding endurance were the hallmark of his consistent showing during the 2016/17 home season which saw India consolidate their standing at the top of the Test rankings.

Career Span: 2011-present

Statistics: 94 wickets from 34 matches at an average of 35.93 and strike-rate of 59.5 with 1 five-wicket haul