Lucknow Super GiantsUncapped pacer Mayank Yadav is close to returning from injury in the 2024 IPL season as he could be available in LSG’s next match.
Mayank Yadav burst onto the Indian Premier League scene with his exceptional ability to generate raw pace from his action. Since his IPL debut against the USA, he has reached speeds of over 155 on several occasions Punjab kings on March 30th. Mayank was named man of the match both on his debut and in the second game of the season.
Mayank Yadav’s shot to glory and his sudden injury in IPL 2024
Against the Punjab Kings, Mayank Yadav scored at odds of 3/27 in front of his home crowd at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. Then Mayank took three wickets against Royal Challengers Bengaluru but what was impressive was his economy rate. In his 4 overs, the youngster had conceded just 14 runs with LSG winning both matches.
However, in his third game of his debut season, Mayank Yadav reported that he felt a tightness in his right hip during LSG’s clash against Gujarat Titans. In this match, Mayank could only bowl one over in the 2nd innings as GT tried to post a total of 164. Due to this injury, the 21-year-old was ruled out of the next LSG games in IPL 2024.
Not only was it a tightness in his right hip, Mayank Yadav also felt pain in his abdomen, which further hampered a faster recovery. Mayank has already missed four LSG games against Delhi and Kolkata and two matches against Chennai Super Kings. But an official from the LSG camp today gave a comprehensive update on his return in the LSG game against Rajasthan Royals.
LSG official Sriram confirmed that Mayank has started bowling in the nets
LSG official Sriram confirmed during a media interaction at Ekana Stadium yesterday that Mayank Yadav has already started bowling in the nets. Sriram admitted that the LSG management is keeping its fingers crossed for Mayank’s return against Rajasthan Royals today.
Sriram also praised Mayank for the way he managed to reach 150 meters regularly and with an accurate line length. The LSG official claimed that it was his accuracy that stood out in his bowling and that his ability to bowl at 155 was just its byproduct.
“He is bowling in the nets today. So after today we’ll find out how he comes through, he’s pretty close so hopefully you’ll keep your fingers crossed. The number 155 is a by-product of his rhythm and run-up speed and “The arm speed but also the accuracy with which he bowls is outstanding and for me that is crucial.” – Sriram told reporters at the Ekana Stadium.
Sanjay Manjrekar picks Mayank in his 15-man squad for the T20 World Cup
Mayank Yadav’s performance in his first three matches was so good that former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar included him in his 15-man squad. The youngster would have been considered had he not been injured shortly after three games. However, it remains to be seen whether Manjrekar’s prophecy turns out to be true.