IPL 2025: Mayank Yadav returns to LSG, bowlers ready to field again at a speed of 156.7 kmph

In IPL 2025, a big relief news for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) has come out. Fast bowler Mayank Yadav has returned to the team by recovering from injury and is fully prepared to play in the upcoming match against Rajasthan Royals. Mayank, who came into the limelight with his dangerous speed and ability to take wickets in the last season, is ready to make a splash in the field once again.

Was out due to injury

LSG announced Mayank’s return on social media through a special video.

• Mayank was first hurt in the back.
• After recovering, the foot finger was then hurt and then infection, which averted his return.

Have made debut for India

• Mayank Yadav has played three T20 international matches against Bangladesh.
• He then got injured and continued to treat and train BCCI’s Center of Excellence, Bengaluru.
• LSG coach Justin Langer expressed confidence in his fitness and said that Mayank’s return is also good news for Indian cricket.

Bowling at a speed of 150+, everyone was surprised

• Mayank had played only four matches for LSG in the last season, but caught everyone’s attention with his stormy bowling.
• He bowled against RCB at a speed of 156.7 kmph, which was the fastest ball of the season.
• He was also retained this year due to bowling at 150+ speed.

LSG will get the support of strength

• LSG’s bowling unit was initially weakened by the injuries of Mayank, Mohsin Khan, Avesh Khan and Akashdeep.
• Shardul Thakur was included in the team under compulsion, who performed well.
• Later, the charge and Akashdeep also returned and now Mayank’s return will balance the team.
• LSG has won 4 out of 7 matches so far and remains in 5th position in the points table. The next match is against Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur.

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