Sonu Yadav is a young and talented Indian fast bowler who has the potential to become a top-class player in the future. He is known for his pace, swing, and accuracy. Yadav is also a good fielder and can bat a bit as well.
Yadav made his IPL debut for the Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2022 and had a successful season, taking 43 wickets in 38 matches at an average of 24.07 and a strike rate of 19.51. He was also impressive in the domestic season, taking 81 wickets in 62 matches at an average of 22.22.
Yadav is still a young cricketer, but he has already shown a lot of promise. He is expected to play a key role in the Royal Challengers Bangalore’s bowling attack in the upcoming IPL season and is also in contention for a place in the Indian cricket team.
Yadav is a product of the Uttar Pradesh cricket academy. He made his first-class debut for Uttar Pradesh in 2019 and his List A debut in 2020.
Yadav was bought by the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 2021 IPL auction for a sum of INR 20 lakh. He made his IPL debut in 2022 and finished the season with 43 wickets, the most by any uncapped player in the tournament.
Yadav is a versatile bowler who can bowl at different speeds and lengths. He is also a good fielder and can bat a bit as well.
Yadav is one of the most promising young fast bowlers in India and is expected to play a key role in the national team in the future.
Age: 23 (as of September 20, 2023)
Career Info:
International Team: Not yet
Domestic Team: Uttar Pradesh
IPL Team: Royal Challengers Bangalore
Playing Role: Bowler
Bowling Style: Right-Arm Medium Fast
Stats:
IPL Matches: 38
IPL Wickets: 43
Domestic Matches: 62
Domestic Wickets: 81
Videos:
Sonu Yadav takes two wickets on his IPL debut
Sonu Yadav bowls David Warner in the IPL
Sonu Yadav takes four wickets in a domestic match
News:
Sonu Yadav bought by the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 2021 IPL auction
Sonu Yadav makes his IPL debut in 2022
Sonu Yadav takes four wickets in a domestic match