Speed ​​excites India’s latest fast bowling star Mayank Yadav, who has been passionate about speed since childhood, with the smooth lines of jets, the awe-inspiring power of rockets and the raw power of superbikes firing his imagination. The 21-year-old wowed everyone with his lightning speed of 150 kmph in Lucknow Super Giants’ 21-run win over Punjab Kings on Saturday . Mayank (3/27) stole the show with his searing pace. In the 12th over of Punjab’s innings, he bowled the fastest ball of the season at a speed of 155.8 kmph. His excess pace unsettled Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh and Jitesh Sharma and led to PBKS’ downfall. He was named Man of the Match after consistently posting speeds of 150 km/h and above on the speedometer in his four races.

“Even in my daily life, apart from cricket, I love things that have speed. Whether it’s a rocket, an airplane or a superbike, speed excites me. As a kid, I loved jets and would get the kick out of them. Get inspired,” Mayank said at the post-match press conference.

“I have never bowled 156 kmph before this. I bowled 155 kmph during Mushtaq Ali, but this is my fastest ball,” said the bowler from Punjab Bagh, New Delhi The speed officer added.

Mayank played only two Group A matches before being picked up by LSG ahead of IPL 2022. He did not play in a game during his first season and was ruled out for the next season with a torn hamstring.

After recovering from injury, he represented North Zone in the 50-over Deodhar Trophy and bowled a ripper off Rahul Tripathi’s mid-stump.

“Injuries are part of a fast bowler’s life, they are your friends. I have had two to three serious injuries in the last year or year and a half. Those are my setbacks.

“Last season, I also missed the IPL due to injury. I had a side strain that resulted in a rib fracture, which happened after Vizag Hazare. My efforts have been to focus more on recovery and myself in terms of training and fitness .” Naturally, Mayank would take inspiration from a merchant of speed, South African great Dale Steyn.

“There’s only one fast bowler I respect and that’s Dale Steyn. He’s my idol and I look up to him so much.” Talking about Saturday’s game plan, he said: “JL (head coach Justin Langer) or even Morne Morkel (bowling coach) didn’t say anything special about what I needed to do. They knew, with the rhythm of my hard long ball, it was good.

“They just told me to keep the plan simple, use pace as much as possible and bowl hard long balls and those that can finish off the stumps.” He said he didn’t feel any pressure or nerves during the first game.

“My debut was filled with excitement. One thing I’ve been imagining for the past two years is how I’m going to feel when I debut, when I throw out the first pitch. Everybody They say there will be some pressure or tension, but I didn’t feel it at all.

“When my captain told me to bowl the first ball, I felt in my heart that I belong here and was filled with confidence.” Mayank highlighted his goal, saying, “My goal is to be consistent throughout, Reduce the points conceded to help the team. Speed ​​is a plus point for me and I try to utilize it in a good way.” When asked how he came into the limelight, he said: “Two years Before, before the IPL mega auction, I was playing for Delhi team Vijay Hazare against UP team and assistant coach Mr. Vijay Dahiya saw me there.

“He showed interest in me there and he asked me about my bowling videos before the IPL auction. I think he picked me from there.” PTI PDS PDS APA APA