Yash Dayal back in Uttar Pradesh Ranji Trophy camp
Yash Dayal is set to return to Uttar Pradesh's Ranji Trophy setup, ending a prolonged period away from competitive cricket. He is being included in the Uttar Pradesh Ranji Trophy camp, starting on Friday in Lucknow. Dayal has not played any competitive cricket since the IPL 2025 final, which RCB won.
Uttar Pradesh pacer Yash Dayal has returned to the state's Ranji Trophy camp following a 16-month absence from competitive cricket. CEO Ankit Chatterjee of the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association announced Dayal's inclusion in the Ranji Trophy camp, stating that he has performed well in trials and practice matches. Dayal, 28, had sought an NOC from the UPCA to play for Chhattisgarh in the 2026-27 domestic season, but the association assured him of a future opportunity to represent Uttar Pradesh.
Prior to his stint with Chhattisgarh, Dayal was part of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's pace attack, which played a pivotal role in the team's IPL 2025 victory, claiming 13 wickets that season. He subsequently remained with RCB for the 2026 IPL season but declined to join, missing the entire campaign. Dayal had previously been retained by RCB's T20 league side, Gorakhpur Lions, but was not included in their 18-man squad.
His coach, Amit Pal, expressed confidence in Dayal's readiness to play if given the opportunity. Uttar Pradesh's Ranji Trophy campaign will commence on October 11 at the newly constructed Rajgir International Stadium, with their opening match against Bihar.
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