India’s Left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh expressed his excitement over Mayank Yadav’s debut performance in the IND vs BAN first T20I. The 22-year-old Delhi’s pacer impressed everyone with his raw pace and control, leaving the opposition batters in a trance. Speaking at the post-match presentation, Arshdeep shared his respect for his teammate. “I was really excited by the way everyone bowled, especially Mayank. Even my regular deliveries felt like slower balls compared to his pace,” Arshdeep said, highlighting Mayank’s spell.
Mayank Yadav’s fiery debut
Mayank Yadav’s long-awaited international debut happened at the New Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium in Gwalior on Sunday. He received his maiden T20I cap from former Indian wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik and marked his entry into international cricket with a memorable performance. Known for his raw pace, Mayank lived up to the hype, clocking speeds of 145 km/h consistently.
Mayank’s pace lights up the game
Mayank, who had already set the IPL 2024 on fire with his 156.7 km/h delivery, continued to test the speed gun on his debut. The young pacer returned with impressive figures of 1/21 in his four overs, mixing up his pace and keeping the Bangladesh batters on their toes. His sizzling pace was the highlight of his performance, earning him praise from both fans and teammates.
Arshdeep Singh reflects on his bowling
Talking about his own performance, Arshdeep said, “Left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh expressed his excitement over Mayank Yadav’s debut performance in the first T20I against Bangladesh. The 22-year-old Delhi speedster impressed everyone with his raw pace and control, leaving the opposition batters in a daze.
Arshdeep thrilled with Mayank’s performance
Speaking at the post-match presentation, Arshdeep shared his admiration for his teammate. “I was really excited by the way everyone bowled, especially Mayank. Even my regular deliveries felt like slower balls compared to his pace,” Arshdeep said, highlighting Mayank’s fiery spell.
Mayank Yadav’s fiery debut
Mayank Yadav’s long-awaited international debut unfolded at the New Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium in Gwalior on Sunday. He received his maiden T20I cap from former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik and marked his entry into international cricket with a memorable performance. Known for his raw pace, Mayank lived up to the hype, clocking speeds of 145 km/h consistently, even though he didn’t have the chance to go full throttle.
Mayank, who had already set the IPL 2024 on fire with his 156.7 km/h delivery, continued to test the speed gun on his debut. The young pacer returned with impressive figures of 1/21 in his four overs, mixing up his pace cleverly and keeping the Bangladesh batters on their toes. His searing pace was the highlight of his performance, earning him praise from both fans and teammates.
Arshdeep Singh reflects on his own bowling
Talking about his own performance, Arshdeep said, “There was a breeze from the side I was bowling, so I used that to my advantage. I didn’t get the wickets the way I wanted, but that’s okay. It’s all about making minor adjustments in the run-up and wrist position.” He added that experience is key in T20 cricket, as it allows bowlers to adapt to different pitches and conditions.
In an all-round team effort, Arshdeep stood out with his superb bowling. He was awarded Player of the Match for his outstanding figures of 3/14 at an economy rate of 3.70. He rattled Bangladesh’s top order, dismissing Parvez Hossain Emon and Litton Das in the powerplay, and capped off his spell by taking Mustafizur Rahman’s wicket in the final over of the innings.
Looking ahead to the next T20I
With India cruising to a comfortable 7-wicket win, the teams now head to Delhi for the second T20I, where Mayank and Arshdeep will look to continue their fine form He added that experience is key in T20 cricket, as it allows bowlers to adapt to different pitches and conditions.
In an all-round team effort, Arshdeep stood out with his superb bowling. He was awarded Player of the Match for his outstanding figures of 3/14 at an economy rate of 3.70. He rattled Bangladesh’s top order, dismissing Parvez Hossain Emon and Litton Das in the powerplay, and capped off his spell by taking Mustafizur Rahman’s wicket in the final over of the innings.
