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Indian off-spinner Jayant Yadav is making a big move to Puducherry for the upcoming domestic season. Haryana's team management decided to go with other spin all-rounders instead of keeping him. Jayant brings impressive stats with over 250 wickets and nearly 3000 runs in first-class cricket. This transfer marks a significant shift after his long tenure with Haryana since 2011.

Key Points: Jayant Yadav Moves to Puducherry From Haryana Domestic Cricket

  • Jayant Yadav granted NOC by Haryana after 14 seasons
  • Puducherry signs him as professional alongside Datey and Adhatrao
  • Replaces Armaan Jaffer who is Wasim Jaffer's nephew
  • Has 265 wickets and 2924 runs in 90 first-class matches
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Jayant Yadav moves to Puducherry from Haryana for 2025/26 domestic season

India off-spinner Jayant Yadav joins Puducherry for 2025/26 season after Haryana preferred Sindhu and Tewatia. Read about his career move.

"Haryana team think-tank has preferred spin allrounders Nishant Sindhu and Rahul Tewatia over him - Article"

New Delhi, Aug 30

India off-spinner Jayant Yadav has moved to Puducherry for the upcoming 2025/26 domestic season after being granted a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) by his home state Haryana.

The Haryana team think-tank has preferred spin allrounders Nishant Sindhu and Rahul Tewatia over him. Jayant had been with the Haryana team since making his first-class debut in 2011-12.

His last outing for Haryana came in the 2024/25 Ranji Trophy, where he took 28 wickets in eight matches. In the quarter-final against Mumbai in February, which Haryana lost by 152 runs, Jayant claimed three wickets and made 40 runs across two innings.

Over a career spanning more than a decade, Jayant has bagged 265 wickets in 90 first-class matches and scored 2924 runs, including hitting three centuries and 14 fifties. His highest first-class score of 211 came against Karnataka in the 2012/13 season, when he stitched a record 392-run eighth-wicket stand with leg-spinner Amit Mishra.

At Puducherry, Jayant will join as one of three professionals alongside Madhya Pradesh all-rounder Puneet Datey and Mumbai wicketkeeper Siddhant Adhatrao. It is also understood that Jayant has been signed as a late replacement by Puducherry for Mumbai batter Armaan Jaffer, nephew of former India opener Wasim Jaffer.

Jayant last featured in Tests for India against Sri Lanka in Mohali in February 2022, and has played six Tests (with his returns being 16 wickets and 248 runs) and two ODIs for the country since 2016.

In the IPL, where he has picked eight wickets in 20 appearances, Jayant has been a member of the Gujarat Titans after having previous playing stints with Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) and Mumbai Indians respectively. He’s also had county championship stints with Warwickshire and Middlesex respectively.

- IANS

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Priya S
Smart move by Puducherry! Jayant brings both batting and bowling skills. His experience will be valuable for a smaller team. Wishing him the best for the new season! 🏏
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Aman W
Haryana's loss is Puducherry's gain. Jayant's record partnership with Amit Mishra shows what he's capable of. Maybe this move will revive his India chances 🤞
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Sarah B
Interesting to see domestic cricket transfers becoming more common. Players moving states for better opportunities is good for competitive balance in Ranji Trophy.
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Karthik V
Respectfully, Haryana selectors might regret this decision. Jayant took 28 wickets last season - that's not bad numbers. Sometimes experience matters more than youth.
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Neha E
Good luck to Jayant! Hope he gets to play more matches and show his talent. Puducherry needs experienced players like him to build a strong team 💪

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