Lucknow Super Giants have been handed a major boost ahead of their crucial game against Chennai Super King. LSG’s pace sensation Mayank Yadav was seen bowling full tilt at practice after being sidelined due to an injury. The LSG vs CSK game will be played on April 19th at the Ekana.
Lucknow Super Giants succumbed to two back-to-back losses against Delhi Capitals and KKR, with their pace sensation Mayank Yadav missing the games. With the inform Chennai Super Kings visiting, Mayank Yadav returning back to the line up is a major boost for the Giants who aim to keep their playoff hopes.
Mayank Yadav back at practice
LSG has posted a video of Mayank Yadav back in training. The Indian bowler was spotted bowling under head coach Justin Langer, and he appeared to be undisturbed by the niggle. Mayank had developed a hip ailment, and LSG made the correct decision to preserve the kid by limiting his workload.
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An IPL debut to remember
The 21-year-old fast bowler emerged as the team’s most important part, thanks to his amazing 150+ kph speed and superb accuracy. Mayank has dominated the league since making his Super Giants debut against the Punjab Kings; Yadav had a spectacular debut against the Punjab Kings in Lucknow, clocking an astonishing 155.8 kmph.
His brilliance did not end there; in a later encounter against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), he outdid himself by bowling the fastest ball of the tournament at a blazing 156.7 km/h. It not only broke his previous record but also cemented his status as one of the quickest bowlers in IPL history. Mayank has 6 wickets in 3 matches so far from just 9 overs and will be raring to go against CSK, whom LSG will face in their next two matches in Lucknow and Chennai on April 19 and 23, respectively.
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