After Mayank Yadav bowled a 155.8 kph supply in IPL 2024 contest between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Ekana, he has turn into a toast of the nation. It is uncommon to discover a quick bowler in India who hits 150 kph or extra persistently. Mayank is simply 21 years previous and may bowl within the 150 kph vary persistently. He completed with a match-winning and award-winning spell of three for 27 for LSG nevertheless it was his tempo that introduced the eye of the world to him. He acquired reward from all around the world, not least simply India.
Former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop, Aussie legend Brett Lee and SA tempo sensation Dale Steyn all hailed the superman present by fast Mayank. Like Umran Malik in 2022, Mayank has turn into the face of the quickest bowlers in IPL 2024.
Pakistanis additionally had been impressed with Mayank. Pakistan are one nation who’ve persistently produced real quick bowlers. Ex-Pakistan captain and wicketkeeper Rashid Latif known asÂ
Mayank new sensatio in IPL. Pakistani followers additionally recommended the trouble of Mayank. While former pacer Junaid Khan too had nice issues to say about Mayank, he took a potshot at Umran, who clocked a 157kph supply in 2022.Â
Taking to X (previously Twitter), Junaid mentioned that he hopes Mayank continues to bowl quick and joins the league of pacers like Shoaib Akhtar who by no means compromised on their tempo. Junaid wrote: “Good to see the youngster Mayank Yadav bowling 150kmh+ but hoping he can continue like this just as @shoaib100mph did and not like Umran Malik who bowled 150+ in 1 season and next he was bowling 140kmh.”
It can be fascinating to see how Umran reacts to those feedback. Umran is but to bowl his quickest ball in IPL. He is taking part in this season with an goal to make a comeback to the Indian nationwide staff.
Mayank impressed Kevin Pietersen too. England batter posted on X in regards to the Indian teenager, saying the spell should have impressed the good West Indian quick bowler Ian Bishop. Brett Lee tweeted: “India has just found its fastest bowler. Mayank Yadav. Raw pace, Very impressive.”
Indian selectors should control this Delhi-born pacer, who was ignored by Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings on the trials.Â
More on Mayank Yadav
Mayank rose to prominence with good present in CK Nayudu Trophy wherein he picked 15 wickets in solely 6 matches. He then performed for Delhi in Syed Mushtaq Ali Tro[hy and grabbed 5 wickets at an economy of 6.5. He finished with 6 wickets in Vijay Hazare Trophy wherein he played 5 matches. In 2023 Deodhar Trophy, he picked up 12 wickets in 5 matches for North Zone. Mayank missed the entire IPL 2023 due to injury but is looking to make the most of the 2024 season.Â
