To end 34-year Ranji drought, Punjab rope in 38-year-old Umesh Yadav as guest player
- Posted on September 30, 2026
- By The Times of India
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To end 34-year Ranji drought, Punjab rope in 38-year-old Umesh Yadav as guest player
Punjab are turning to experience in its quest to end a 34-year wait for the Ranji Trophy, making a significant departure from their traditional approach by signing 38-year-old India pacer Umesh Yadav as a guest player for the 2026-27 domestic season. The move is historic for the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA), with Umesh becoming the first guest player signed by the association.
