'Kahaaniyan khatm nahi hoti': Umesh Yadav's cryptic post after another snub from Indian cricket team selectors

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Umesh Yadav posted a cryptic Instagram Story after the BCCI selectors ignored him once again while picking the Indian Test team. Team India squad for the last three Test matches against England was introduced on Saturday, February 10.

Despite the absence of injured Mohammed Shami, the selectors did not recall the senior Vidarbha pacer. Avesh Khan was dropped from the squad as Akash Deep, who impressed against England Lions, got his maiden India call up.

The Instagram Story of Umesh Yadav read: "Kitaabon par dhool jamne se, kahaaniyan khatm nahi hoti," (Just because books are covered with dust, the stories do not end) Umesh has been a prolific Test bowler for India, taking 170 wickets in 57 Tests 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 nine T20Is for India, taking 106 and nine wickets in them, respectively. 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.

Meanwhile, in the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2023-24, the veteran pacer has taken 19 wickets in four matches for Vidarbha, including two four-wicket hauls. The third Test will commence on February 15 in Rajkot, while the fourth Test kicks off in Ranchi on February 23 The fifth and final test of the series will be played in Dharamsala on March 7. The series is currently at level 1. After a 28-run loss in the first Hyderabad Test, India won the second Test at Visakhapatnam by 106 runs.

Former India captain Virat Kohli will remain unavailable for selection for the remainder of the series due to personal reasons. Sarfaraz Khan and Rajat Patidar have reatained their places in his absence. KL Rahul and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja will play the third Test only if they are fit. They missed thesecond Test due to their respecrive injuries.

"The participation of Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul is subject to fitness clearance from the BCCI medical team," said the BCCI's statement. Mohammed Shami, who had missed the first two Tests due to injury, continues to sit out. Pacer Akash Deep has also been included in the squad.

India Squad For Last Three Tests vs England: Rohit Sharma (C), Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel (WK), KS Bharat (WK), R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Akash Deep.