Fast bowler Mayank Yadav has been an absolute highlight in the ongoing IPL 2024, impressing experts and fans alike with his blistering pace and disciplined bowling performance. Mayank took six wickets in three games for Lucknow Supergiants before suffering a side strain. However, his performances make him a solid option for the Indian cricket team for the upcoming 2024 T20 World Cup. According to a report in Cricbuzz, the selectors are keeping a close eye on Mayank’s progress and they were particularly impressed when the youngster bowled the fastest delivery of IPL 2024 at 156.7 kilometers per hour. The report further stated that the selectors would like to “observe his fitness, game awareness, consistency and accuracy” before taking any decision on the fast bowler.

Meanwhile, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) CEO Colonel Vinod Bisht gave an update on pacer Mayank Yadav’s injury. In LSG’s win over Gujarat Titans, Mayank’s delivery was highly anticipated by the fans, who were impressed by the pace, line and length of the bowler.

His speed remains at 150 km/h. But in the GT race, the Mayank looked a little off, barely reaching 140 km/h and being knocked out of three boundaries. After delivering his only delivery, Mayank left the field.

Vinod Bisht said in an official statement: “Mayank is experiencing lower abdominal pain and as a precautionary measure we are controlling his workload for next week. We hope to see him on the field soon. “

In just two to three games, Mayank has been making headlines for his blistering pace, with his bowling speed consistently reaching over 150 kmph.

Against RCB, Yadav took 3 wickets in 4 overs but scored only 14 runs. With his outstanding performance, the pacer was named the “Man of the Match”.

The LSG Seamer wrote history at the age of 21 when he became the first bowler in IPL history to win the Man of the Match award in the first two games.

Against RCB, he bowled the fastest delivery of the ongoing tournament at 156.7 km/h and overall the fourth-fastest delivery in the entire history of the tournament, beating his performance against Kings XI Punjab The record was set on his debut when he clocked a speed of 155.8 km/h km/h. In his debut match, he took figures of 3/27 in four overs.

Mayank is being hailed by many as the next Indian pace star, not only his pace but also his control of line, length and the intimidation he has generated in several matches has stood out.

His back-to-back wickets in the first two games also helped him enter the elite list. Yadav became the sixth bowler to take more than three wickets in each of the first two IPL games.

The 21-year-old pacer has now set a record alongside the likes of Lasith Malinga, Amit Singh, Mayank Markande and Jofra Archer.

(with ANI input)