NAGPUR: The double-storied mansion called 'Kishori Devi Niwas' in Khaperkheda-Walni, nearly 18 kilometers away from Nagpur, is a happening place these days. The sound of fire-crackers could be heard here after every India victory in the World Cup. No wonder, the Yadav family is busy attending to guests these days as their boy Umesh is playing a big part in India's stellar World Cup campaign so far. The 27-year-old Vidarbha pacer is one of the fastest in the competition and has taken 14 wickets at an impressive average of 17.78 and an economy rate of 4.50.
The performance of Indian pacers—who were supposed to be team's weak link—has surprised one. Mohammed Shami and Umesh have been especially effective. And there is a common factor in their success - Shoaib Akhtar. While Shami has already spoken about tips he received from the ex-Pakistan paceman, it was learnt that Umesh has also benefitted from Akhtar's wisdom. "Umesh called me after the quarterfinal win over Bangladesh and told me that Akhtar had given him quite a few useful advises. While he didn't go into details, Umesh said it was more on the mental aspect," Umesh's elder brother Ramesh told TOI. Incidentally, Umesh considered Ramesh his idol when he started playing.
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