Name Hindi: विजय यादव / Gender Man
Vijay Yadav: Life and Career
Born in Ghazaiabad, Uttar Pradesh on October 3, 1966, Vijay Yadav is not just a cricket player himself but also trains the next generation of cricketers. His journey from being a promising Indian wicket-keeper batsman to becoming an experienced cricket coach serves as an inspiration for many.
National Recognition
In his professional career as an international cricket player representing India, Vijay Yadav played one Test match and 19 One Day Internationals (ODIs) between 1992 and 1994. Due to stiff competition with other talented players in this sport such as Kiran More and Nayan Mongia, he could not secure his position in the team permanently. However, his batting average was impressive and showcased promise.
Sporting Achievements
- International debut: He made his ODI debut against South Africa at Cape Town on January 7, 1992. He did not bat in that match while India lost by six wickets.
- A brilliant inning: In his fourth game, Yadav displayed a superb play by scoring an unbeaten half-century against Zimbabwe. Not only did he have a score of 56 runs off 46 balls, but he also added unbroken 92 runs for the sixth wicket with Sachin Tendulkar which helped lead India to victory.
- Zimbabwe Tour: In the Zimbabwe tour during February-March of 1993, Yadav remained unbeaten throughout three ODIs scoring 70*,39* and *31 consecutively.
- Test Debut: He made his test debut against Zimbabwe at New Delhi on 13 March 1993 where he scored a promising 40 runs in his maiden test innings. However, it was also his last Test match for India.
Post Cricket Career
After the conclusion of his international cricket career in April 1994, Yadav transitioned into coaching.
Coaching Milestones
- Haryana Coach: His coaching career started with Haryana’s Ranji Trophy team after attaining Level B certificate from National Institute of Sports(NIS), Patiala.
- NCA coach: Later he got selected as a specialist fielding coach at The National Cricket Academy (NCA). Here, his primary job has been nurturing and developing upcoming talents for Indian Cricket.
- African sojourn: In July 2011, Yadav enjoyed a brief stint as an assistant coach to the Zimbabwean national cricket team through NCA.
Vijay Yadav’s contribution to Indian cricket goes far beyond his playing years – it continues through trained young athletes who are being sharpened under his expertise every day.
