Umesh Yadav’s poor form with the ball has been one of the reasons RCB have so often struggled with the ball in the IPL this year, particularly in the death overs. As the curtains came down on their IPL 2019 campaign at Bengaluru on Tuesday after rain washed out their match against the Rajasthan Royals, Umesh said he believes a lack of chances in the national set-up hasn’t helped his form.
“It is difficult to explain. This is a phase I’ve been going through for the past 4-6 months where I haven’t been as accurate with the ball. People are talking about how I’m not bowling well and why this is happening,” he told after the match.
“I think it’s because for the past two years I’ve played in all formats (domestically) but still not played too many ODIs or T20Is (for India). I am just picked for 2-3 games then again get dropped because I am not playing at my best.”
Umesh also said that he felt a combination of factors have ensured he hasn’t been able to rediscover his best form this season.
“Last time I was the highest wicket taker for RCB and this year it’s not happening for me and so definitely I am feeling bad because I haven’t been able to perform for the team.
“Sometimes too many things are going on inside the head, sometimes it’s the confidence. My rhythm also hasn’t been at its best.”
