Yalaka Gnaneswar Rao (born 25 August 1984 in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh) is an Indian cricketer.
He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium pace bowler.
He made his first-class debut in 2000/01 season and also was member of Kochi Tuskers Kerala in 2011 IPL season.
He also captain India Under-19 cricket team for tour of England which included future international cricketer like Ambati Rayudu, Suresh Raina, Irfan Pathan and Timil Patel.