Yash Dayal

[tweaker]

Dayal made his first-class debut for UP in the 2018-19 season when he bagged 30 wickets at an average of 24.70. His impressive spells in the 2021-22 Vijay Hazare Trophy, where he was the best bowler for Uttar Pradesh, was noticed by IPL franchise scouts before he got his maiden IPL contract when Gujarat Titans paid INR 3.2 crore after warding off competition from two other teams at the auction. Dayal shared the new ball with Mohammed Shami in the nine matches he played, picked up 11 wickets, and played a role in Titans winning the IPL in their first season.

 

Standing about six feet tall, Dayal's average speed is in the 130-135 kph region and he also has both a sharp bouncer and yorker to ally with his swing. The Indian team management brought Dayal in as a net bowler and used these skills to prepare them for the white-ball series at home against West Indies in early 2022. Earlier this year, Dayal was part of the set of fast bowlers shortlisted by selectors to be awarded development contracts by BCCI.

 

Bowling-wise, Yash is consistent in his lengths, both in red-ball and white-ball formats. "Among the left-arm fast bowlers currently in India, he is bowling really well, is tactically sharp. He can bowl long spells, doesn't drop speeds and has a brilliant slower delivery. And he has shown that hunger to do well that has impressed  the most. 

 

The selectors and Indian team management believe a left-arm fast bowler can make a difference as part of the fast-bowling attack. Dayal's call-up is a signal that the selectors believe he is ready to be in the mix.

[Serpico]

They really want a left armer I guess

[Ultimate_Game]

Much better than Arshdeep in Tests and even in ODIs. Hope he turns out better than Khaleel but would be good to see Harshit being given a few chances as well. We'll need Harshit's pace in Aus.