The tattoo of lion and a warrior motivates me: Umesh Yadav

Indian fast bowler Umesh Yadav has got himself inked with a tattoo of a lion and a warrior which according to him motivates him. He is currently gearing up for the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka which is all set to commence on November 16. The new tattoo is the fifth of the cricketer and the new one covers the fading old one of Lord Shiva. However, he feels that this kind of tattoos motivates him and also shows the hard work I have put in to make it to the national side.

Umesh is the vital cog of the team in whites but not so in the limited overs format. He played in the series against Australia and was one of the most successful bowlers for India in their mega home season. He had also bowled the most number of overs in 13 Tests at home when compared to other fast bowlers in the team. The 30-year-old has been in and out of the ODI side though as he leaks runs at fast pace. Though he is not bothered and loves to play the traditional format of the game.

It makes me proud

In an interview with Hindustan Times, Umesh Yadav revealed that the tattoos which he gets inked on his body motivates him and proves the amount of hard work he has put in his life. “ I had a tattoo of Lord Shiva, which wasn’t really great and was slowly fading away. So I was thinking, for a long time now, to get something done and cover it up. Something which describes me, and all that I have done to reach at this level,” he said when was in Delhi.

“The combination of a lion and a warrior is just perfect and explains everything. Just like a hunter, who lives alone, for days in search of his prey, and constantly works hard, to hunt down the prey, I too have worked hard, every single day, to become a fast bowler [who is] playing for my country. And just like the lion is the king of the jungle, who becomes one after so much hard work, I too have reached here with a lot of hard work, and now I am the king! A tattoo like this motivates me and makes me proud of what I have achieved so far in my life,” he added.