IPL 2024: Great news for LSG! Mayank Yadav returns to bowling ahead of vital clash vs CSK

Ahead of Lucknow Super Giants' (LSG) home game versus Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on April 19 (Friday), there is a massive boost for KL Rahul & Co. as Mayank Yadav has returned to bowling at full tilt after having shaken off the niggle he was carrying recently. The Indian pacer has been a revelation in IPL 2024 due to his raw pace and yorkers. He has so far claimed six wickets in three games.

The 21-year-old Mayank got injured during his side's win over Gujarat Titans (GT), at home, and subsequently missed the games versus Delhi Capitals (DC) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).Since his injury, Lucknow has lost two games on the trot and are in need to get back to winning ways.

LSG's official handle on X, formerly known as Twitter, shared a video of Mayank returning back to bowling at the nets on Wednesday (April 17). Here is the clip:

Mayank has already bowled two of the fastest deliveries of IPL 2024 -- having clocked 155.8 kmph and 156.7 kmph. The pacer's speed and accuracy have impressed many former cricketers and experts of the game, with some also backing him for India's T20 World Cup squad. If the youngster has to make a surprise entry in India's T20 WC squad, he will hope to carry on with the momentum earned and help Lucknow reach the playoffs.

It will be interesting to see how Mayank makes a comeback after a good start in his debut IPL season. At present, Rahul-led LSG are in the fifth place with three wins and equal number of losses under their belt.