With just four days to go until the highly anticipated 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) kicks off, the cricketing world is abuzz with excitement and a mix of concerns. Several top-notch players have already been ruled out of the tournament due to injuries, while others are diligently working towards recovery. Among them is the talented fast bowler Mayank Yadav, a key member of the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) squad. In a welcome development, Mayank has begun bowling in the nets at the esteemed Center of Excellence in Bengaluru, and he even shared a video of his progress on social media.
Mayank Yadav made a significant impact in the IPL with his sheer pace, impressing fans and pundits alike. His performances were so compelling that LSG decided to retain him for a whopping 11 crores, a substantial increase from his previous contract value of 20 lakhs. Although he suffered an injury after making his international debut, Mayank has been putting in the hard yards to regain full fitness. The news of him resuming bowling in the nets is a massive boost for LSG, and his fans will be eagerly waiting to see him back in action soon.
As tweeted by Shivam, a sports enthusiast, Mayank’s progress is a positive sign for the upcoming IPL season. Although he might miss the initial matches, LSG is hopeful that he will regain full fitness soon and be available for selection in the latter half of the tournament. The team’s captain, Rishabh Pant, will be looking to have Mayank back in the squad as soon as possible, given his importance to the team’s bowling attack.
The LSG squad for the upcoming IPL season boasts an impressive array of talent, including:
- Rishabh Pant (Captain)
- Nicolas Pooran
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Mayank Yadav
- Ayush Badoni
- Aiden Markram
- Mitchell Marsh
- Avesh Khan
- Abdul Samad
- Aryan Juyal
- Akash Deep
- Himmat Singh
- Manimaran Siddharth
- Digvijay Singh
- Shahbaz Ahmed
- Akash Singh
- Shamrah Joseph
- Prince Yadav
- Yuvraj Choudhary
- Rajan Hangargekar
- Arshin Kulkarni
- Mathew Breetzke
- Mohsin Khan
With a strong squad in place, LSG will be looking to make a significant impact in the upcoming IPL season, and Mayank Yadav’s return to fitness will be a crucial factor in their success.
