{
  "id": 8690611,
  "title": "Umesh Yadav leaves Vidarbha after getting NOC: ‘I have decided to move on’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/umesh-yadav-leaves-vidarbha-after-getting-noc-i-have-decided-to-move",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-20T13:02:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/umesh-yadav-leaves-vidarbha-ranji-trophy-after-getting-noc-10886325/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Umesh Yadav, the 38-year-old India pacer, has decided to leave Vidarbha Cricket Association and seek representation from another state team for the upcoming domestic cricket season. He obtained a no-objection certificate (NOC) from the VCA last week and is currently in discussions with various associations. Yadav's decision to move on was not impulsive and he believes he can still contribute to the sport. The VCA selectors have been evasive regarding his future with the state side, leaving Yadav feeling uncertain. The speedster, who played in the Vidarbha Premier League recently, wanted to play more cricket but felt he needed clarity before making a move. Despite being overlooked by the Indian national selection committee, Yadav has taken 101 wickets in 32 Test matches for Vidarbha at an average of 25.88. He has also taken 43 wickets in 11 matches for India since 2018, including two five-wicket hauls and one ten-wicket haul. Yadav last played for India at the 2023 World Test Championship final against Australia at The Oval.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Umesh Yadav leaves Vidarbha Cricket Association with NOC.",
    "Yadav seeks representation from other state teams for upcoming season.",
    "38-year-old pacer has 101 wickets in 32 Tests for Vidarbha."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}