Mayank Yadav / The bowler who wreaked havoc at the speed of 150+ in LSG will return

Mayank Yadav: IPL 2025 is at its peak and the matches have become very exciting. Meanwhile, a big news has come out from the camp of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), which has filled the fans of the team with enthusiasm. The news of the return of fast bowler Mayank Yadav has given new energy to the bowling unit of Lucknow. According to the information, Mayank can join the team by Tuesday and will be available to play in the match against Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur on April 19.

Mayank Yadav's return will give strength

22-year-old Mayank Yadav was out of the field for the last six months. He suffered a back injury during his international debut against Bangladesh in October 2024. The injury was so serious that he had to stay out of the entire cricket season. But now he is fully fit and is once again ready to wreak havoc on the field with his speed. His return is expected to strengthen Lucknow's fast bowling.

There was a lack of bowling in the initial matches

The start of IPL 2025 was very challenging for Lucknow in terms of bowling. The team spent its first few matches playing without Mayank Yadav, Avesh Khan and Akash Deep. In the absence of these three, the bowling lineup looked weak. At the same time, Mohsin Khan's injury made the situation even more difficult. In his place, the team included Shardul Thakur in the squad, who was previously unsold in the mega auction.

Slowly Avesh Khan and Akash Deep returned and together they have played 5 and 3 matches respectively so far. Despite these limited resources, Lucknow Super Giants have performed brilliantly and won 4 out of 6 matches.

Balance in the squad

With the return of Mayank Yadav, now the Lucknow squad looks even more balanced. In batting, Rishabh Pant's captaincy and the support of experienced players like Nicholas Pooran are being provided, while in bowling, options like Shardul Thakur, Akash Deep, Avesh Khan and Mayank Yadav are a matter of relief for the captain.

Full squad of Lucknow Super Giants:

Batters and all-rounders: Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper/captain), Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Himmat Singh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Mitchell Marsh

Bowlers: Shardul Thakur, Akash Deep, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Prince Yadav, Shamar Joseph, Manimaran Siddharth, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Akash Maharaj Singh, Mayank Yadav

Other players: Matthew Breetzke, Aryan Juyal, Yuvraj Chaudhary, Arshin Kulkarni

What does the way forward say?

The next match against Rajasthan Royals can prove to be crucial for Lucknow. Mayank Yadav's return will not only boost the team's morale but will also put pressure on the opposition batsmen. Fans hope that Mayank will be seen in his old rhythm and will strongly take Lucknow ahead in the playoff race in IPL 2025.

Now it will be interesting to see how Mayank Yadav returns to the field after a six-month break - will he once again wreak havoc with his speed?