Umesh seems to be venting out his disappointment at not being included in the home series in the story.
His Instagram story read: “Kitaabon par dhool jamne se, kahaaniyan khatm nahi hoti,” (Just because books are covered with dust, the stories do not end)
Umesh has taken 170 wickets in 57 Tests for India at an average of 30.95, with the best bowling figures of 6/88.The 36-year-old was a potent weapon for India in the Virat Kohli-Ravi Shastri era, having taken 101 wickets in just 32 home Tests at an average of 25.88, with the best figures of 6/88.
Umesh has also played 75 ODIs and 9 T20Is for India, taking 106 and 12 wickets respectively.
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The veteran’s last appearance for India was during the ICC World Test Championship final against Australia in the UK, taking just two wickets in a losing effort.
In the ongoing Ranji Trophy, Umesh has taken 19 wickets in four matches for Vidarbha, including two four-wicket hauls.
(With ANI inputs)
