While speedster Mayank Yadav might have failed to impress the selectors enough to make it to the T20 World Cup squad, but then, he could just be in long-term plans of the BCCI. Team India is supposed to tour Australia in November, and as per a report in the Indian Express, the board is putting in place a training programme for Mayank Yadav.
Mayank Yadav at NCA
The report further suggests that Mayank will head to the NCA Bengaluru, where he will get medical assistance. There he is expected to work with biomechanics expert Troy Cooley. Not just that, he could well be on his way to Australia in June itself, for the India A tour, prior to the Test series, that begins on November 22.
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Mayank Injury Concerns
After impressing with his speeds over 155 kmph, Mayank first suffered a side strain in his third match itself. Then in his last match vs Mumbai Indians, he did make a comeback, but suffered the same injury again. Also, he all but sure to receive a fast-bowling contract by the BCCI.
“The most important thing is he has to be pain free before any formal training begins. He shouldn’t experience pain at any stage of his running. Once that is done, then the focus will shift to bio-mechanics and bowling,” Ramji Srinivasan, the strength and conditioning coach at the MRF Pace Foundation told The Indian Express.
Why is the Bowler Facing Issues?
As per Ramji, Mayank’s back-foot landing has been a major issue, which could be a cause for injuries. “Similarly, in the follow-through, his left-hand is getting locked inside the hip and it can lead to side strains. And based on what bio-mechanics throws up, he has to work accordingly,” Ramji added.
