Prince Yadav (born 10 June 1996)[1] is an Indian international cricketer who plays as a right-arm fast-medium bowler[2]. He plays for Delhi in domestic cricket and Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League (IPL).[3]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Prince Yadav |
| Born | 10 June 1996 |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm fast-medium |
| Role | Bowler |
| International information | |
| National side |
|
| Only ODI (cap 263) | 17 June 2026 v Afghanistan |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 2025–present | Lucknow Super Giants |
Early life
editPrince Yadav was born on 10 June , 1996 in Delhi, India.[4] Growing up in a family that encouraged sports, he began playing cricket at a young age and was enrolled in a local cricket academy at age 12 to focus on fast bowling.[5]
In December 2019, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) banned Yadav from domestic cricket for two seasons after he was found guilty of age fudging .Yadav had submitted a birth certificate claiming he was born on 12 December 2001.
However, after investigating a complaint, the BCCI cross-checked his records with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), which confirmed he passed his Class X exams in 2012 and that his actual date of birth is 10 June 1996.[6]
Domestic career
editYadav rose through the ranks of Delhi's junior cricket system, representing the Delhi Under-19 team in 2018. He made his first-class debut for the senior Delhi team in January 2024 during a Ranji Trophy match against Jammu and Kashmir.[7]
He made his List A debut for Delhi in the 2024–25 Vijay Hazare Trophy, where he notably took 4/53 against Tripura.[8] His performances in the Delhi Premier League T20, where he took 13 wickets in 10 matches for the New Delhi Tigers, were pivotal in earning him attention from IPL franchises.[5]
Indian Premier League
editYadav was signed by the Lucknow Super Giants for his base price of ₹30 lakh during the IPL 2025 auction, having previously served as a net bowler for the team.[5] He made his IPL debut on 24 March 2025 against Delhi Capitals.[9] During his debut season, he claimed his first IPL wicket by bowling Travis Head in a match against Sunrisers Hyderabad.[10] In the 2026 IPL season, he recorded his best bowling figures of 2/20 against Delhi Capitals.[9] As of April 2026, he has taken 9 wickets in 10 IPL matches.[11]
International Career
editYadav got his maiden International call up for the ODI series vs Afghanistan.
References
edit- ↑ "Prince Yadav | Lucknow Super Giants | IPL 2026". Lucknow Super Giants. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
- ↑ "Prince Yadav Profile". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 15 April 2026.
- ↑ "Prince Yadav Player Profile". Cricbuzz. Retrieved 15 April 2026.
- ↑ "Cricketer Prince Yadav Age, Date of Birth, Profile". Cricketnmore. Retrieved 15 April 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Who is Prince Yadav? Meet LSG's Delhi pacer". Financial Express. 2 April 2026. Retrieved 15 April 2026.
- ↑ "Delhi player banned by BCCI for fudging age: DDCA official". NDTV Sports. Retrieved 15 April 2026.
- ↑ "Prince Yadav - Sport Stats, Records & Bio". FanCode. Retrieved 15 April 2026.
- ↑ "Prince Yadav Profile and Stats". India Today. Retrieved 15 April 2026.
- 1 2 "Prince Yadav IPL Stats, Records & Career Highlights". The Times of India. Retrieved 15 April 2026.
- ↑ "A special maiden IPL wicket: Prince Yadav castles Travis Head". IPLT20.com. Retrieved 15 April 2026.
- ↑ "Prince Yadav IPL Career Records and Stats". MyKhel. Retrieved 15 April 2026.