Chandigarh, Oct. 17 -- After representing Vidarbha for 18 years, veteran fast bowler Umesh Yadav is enjoying a fresh challenge with Punjab. At 38, Yadav marked his first-class return after nearly two years with a seven-wicket match haul against Assam, strengthening Punjab's pace attack with his experience and skill.

The comeback followed a difficult period recovering from an Achilles tendon injury that kept him out for almost a year. Now preparing for Punjab's home match against Chhattisgarh in New Chandigarh on Sunday, Yadav is focused on maintaining his fitness, contributing to the team and helping young pacers develop.

"It has been amazing. I am enjoying my cricket here. The first game went very well, and the team, the boys and the o...