Zaheer Khan, the coach of the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), is optimistic that Mayank Yadav, a fast bowler, would make a comeback in the next Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
Khan and his staff are keeping a careful eye on Yadav’s fitness improvement while he recovers from a back ailment at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru.

Recently, the LSG mentor spoke candidly about these changes on blog.96in.com.
Khan discloses that he discussed Yadav’s recuperation with the NCA
Khan disclosed that he and the NCA had been discussing Yadav’s recuperation and exercise regimen.
He emphasized Yadav’s significance for the Indian cricket team as well as for LSG.
“We’ve had some interesting conversations on his roadmap to recovery and fitness with the NCA,” Khan continued.
He stated, “He is not only important for LSG but also for Indian cricket.”
LSG’s dedication to Yadav’s performance and health
Khan reaffirmed LSG’s dedication to helping Yadav reach his maximum level of fitness.
“A bowler of his caliber should play consistently for a long time,” he stated.
Khan continued, “We want him 150% fit, so we will do everything possible to get him in top fitness.”
This declaration demonstrates the team’s dedication to helping Yadav get better and their great hopes for him when he does.
Yadav’s IPL experience and injury setbacks
LSG first acquired Yadav at the 2022 IPL auction, but he was sidelined by injuries.
Despite having a strong ball game in his 2024 IPL debut, he suffered an abdominal ailment.
After months of recovery at the NCA, he made his T20I debut in a series against Bangladesh despite the setbacks, however he was sidelined for more than three months due to a back ailment.
Mayank’s T20 stats
During the IPL 2024 season, Mayank played four games for LSG and took seven wickets at a remarkable 12.14. He had an economy rate of 6.98. He has taken 23 wickets at a rate of 15.43 in 17 T20 matches overall. At 20.75, he has taken four wickets for India in T20Is.
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