It feels like an episode of a mystery thriller: where has that electrifying bowler gone, the one who achieved a mind-blowing bowling speed of 156.7 kmph while playing for LSG in IPL 2024? Yes, folks, we are talking about Mayank Yadav, a player whose presence on the field was as electric as his bowling speed, who was a lookalike of Suryakumar Yadav, where he’s missing?
However, it seems like an eternity since we last caught a glimpse of Mayank Yadav. The last known sighting was during a tour to Australia with the India A team. Rumor has it he has become the invisible man—a net bowler, perhaps? Yet, the absence of any substantial updates raises more questions than answers.
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If Mayank Yadav is unfit, he should be at the National Cricket Academy (NCA), but he is conspicuously missing from there as well. On the flip side, if he is fit, the cricketing freaks are left to wonder: why isn’t he part of the lineup? Why is there a noticeable absence from domestic cricket? It seems like that Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) hides him in a almirah.
As the Indian team shatters with the pressure of the BGT, the need for an explosive pace bowler has never been more palpable. Currently, the pacer who is doing good is Prasidh Krishna, who has been putting in commendable performances, but he also needs the chances in BGT. With formidable pace and talent, he could offer significant relief to the bowling unit, especially as pressure mounts on Jasprit Bumrah—a cornerstone in India’s bowling attack.
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Reason and the truth behind Mayank Yadav absence from Cricket:
Mayank Yadav is currently unavailable for active cricket due to a stress fracture. The injury requires a rest period of around 8-10 weeks for the recovery to prevent further complications. His return to the field will depend on the complete healing of the fracture and subsequent fitness assessments. Until then, he remains sidelined from competitive play.