Mayank Yadav fit to play against Mumbai Indians? LSG coach gives “potential 12” update

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) bowling coach Morne Morkel on Monday said Mayank Yadav has passed the fitness test and is expected to return in the match against Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Tuesday. The 21-year-old walked off the field after bowling just one over against Gujarat Titans at the start of the tournament. LSG chief executive Vinod Bisht said the speedster had suffered “lower abdominal pain” and his workload would be managed.

The cricket world is eagerly waiting to see his immense pace which astonishes the batsmen.

Ahead of the match against MI, LSG bowling coach Morkel said that Mayank has passed the fitness test and the team is “excited to have him back in the team.”

“Mayank Yadav is fit. He has passed all his fitness tests. We are excited to have him back in the squad and in the probable playing 12 tomorrow,” Morkel said in the pre-match press conference.

Ahead of LSG’s clash against Rajasthan Royals, Sriram provided a fitness update on the fast bowler and his possible return.

“He is bowling in the nets today. So we will find out how he bowls after today, he is very close, so hopefully you will pay attention to each other,” Sriram said in the pre-match press conference. “

Mayank set IPL 2024 on fire with his pace against Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). He took six wickets in both the matches and was named ‘Player of the Match’ award in both the matches.

Mayank consistently touched 150 kmph and his control over line and length surprised many.

Whenever he has been handed the ball, he has taken it by storm, including a 156.7 kmph delivery against RCB, which is the fastest so far in this IPL season and the fourth fastest in the history of the tournament.

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