IPL 2024: Mayank Yadav resumes bowling in nets as he prepares for return, says LSG assistant coach S Sriram

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)are boostedby the news of their rookie seamer Mayank Yadav returning to bowling in the nets ahead of the side’s game against Rajasthan Royals at home on Saturday (April 27) in IPL 2024. LSG’s assistant coach, S Sriram, confirmed the news on the match eve, saying Mayank is ‘closer’ to regaining full fitness and returning to the playing XI.

Sriram says the teamisyet to take a call on Mayank’s selection against Rajasthan, adding they will monitor his situation in the lead-up to the marquee clash.

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"He's bowling today in the nets," Sriram said on the eve of LSG's match against Rajasthan Royals. "So, we'll find out how he pulls up after today, he'spretty close, so yes, hopefully, fingers crossed."

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LSG had picked Mayank during the IPL 2022 auction, but after tearing his hamstring, the lanky seamer didn’t play the last season.

In IPL 2024, Mayank debuted in LSG’s second game against Punjab Kings at the Ekana Stadium, winning the Player of the Match award for his spell of three for 27. Although his wicket-taking line and length on his IPL debut earned him cheers, Mayank clocking over 150 kmphregularlymade headlines worldwide.

Mayank picked the MOM in this second match against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, returning with three wickets. However, in his third game against the Gujarat Titans, Mayank pulled up after bowling one over inside the powerplay and has been away since.

‘He’s a grounded person’

Having worked with Mayank for the past month or so, Sriram said the Delhi lad is a grounded person, whoknows to look after himself. The assistant coach continued that he was impressed with Mayank’s line and length.

"I think he's a pretty grounded person, I'vejust worked with him for the last month or so," Sriram said.

"Heseems verymature,andheknows his body well, which is very good for a young rookie fast bowler.I think coming fromDelhihe has that cricket culture with him.He knows how to look after himself,hehasa goodcricketing sense interms ofthe areas he bowls in, andhis execution has beenvery good.

"More than the pace thathe's providedIthink his execution and the lengths that he's hit have been standout for me. The number 155 is a by-product of his rhythm, and the run-up speed and the arm speed, but the accuracy with which he's bowled has stood out, and for me, that is critical,” the assistant coach continued.