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Ex-Indian player hails Mayank Yadav’s spell on debut
Indian Fast bowler Mayank Yadav, who made his India debut on Sunday in the first T20I match of the three-match series against Bangladesh, was not seen bowling beyond the 150 kmph, which was kind of unusual as he is generally known to produce quickest deliveries. Yadav, who clocked 156.7kph at IPL 2024, the fastest delivery of the season, set alight the tournament with his fiery spells.
In the first T20I against Bangladesh, Yadav took one wicket while bowling between 135kmph and 150kmph. Yadav took a cautious approach as he also recently recovered from an injury. Former Indian cricketer Akash Chopra speaking on Yadav’s approach gave the reasoning as to why Yadav didn’t cross 150kmph.
"Mayank Yadav bowled his first over as a maiden - Mayank 'Gatimaan' Yadav. He hadn't played cricket for four months. He was coming back after an injury. There were a few butterflies in his stomach. There was a little nervous energy as well," Chopra said on his YouTube Channel.
"However, he started well and tried to bowl in straight lines. He wasn't trying to reach 150-160 kph because there was a little more focus on the body - 'Let's not push myself because I am coming back after an injury'. However, there is no doubt that this bowler has pace," he said.
Chopra also lauded Yadav and said that he has got pace and quality.
"He bowled at a good pace and showed that he has got the ingredients. You are seeing the ingredients as of now with which an excellent dish can be prepared. However, that will take some time and the Indian team will give him time, that's what I feel," Chopra noted.
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