Former Australia pacer Brett Lee expressed grave concern over Mayank Yadav’s recurring injury, saying that the LSG team management was responsible for his fitness issues. Lee highlighted the inherent risk of pushing the limits of one’s body, particularly for a fast bowler like Mayank, who bowls at speeds exceeding 150 kmph. Mayank Yadav went off the field in his comeback game without finishing his fourth over, and Super Giants coach Justin Langer said the teenage pace sensation is ‘sore in the same location’ that kept him out of action for over three weeks. The 21-year-old express pace bowler returned to action against Mumbai on Tuesday after missing the previous five games, but he failed to complete his four-over quota.
“A side strain or whatever they’re calling it, normally takes at least four to six weeks to even come right. We don’t know the depths of how big a strain it was but for somebody who is pushing the limits of their body by bowling 150 kmph, that’s not good management at all. His first game coming back and getting injured, has to directly be on the leadership and the medical staff of the Lucknow Super Giants,” Brett Lee, JioCinema TATA IPL expert, on Mayank Yadav’s injury.
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Mayank Yadav’s unfortunate setback, occurring in his first game back, not only casts a shadow over his immediate future in the IPL but also raises doubts about his participation in the upcoming World Cup. Lee lamented the situation, empathizing with the young cricketer and emphasizing the importance of proper guidance and injury prevention measures to avoid such setbacks.
“The only person who has to pay this price is this poor young guy Mayank, who is just electric. Everyone in the IPL has loved seeing what he’s brought… You wish he got the right advice, so he doesn’t have to go through and absorb this. Now, it’s most probably going to mean that he’s going to miss out on the World Cup if there’s an injury that might come up,” Lee added. “Looks like he is sore in the same spot,” Langer told host broadcaster after the match. “His rehab has been perfect. He has bowled pain-free the last week or so and has looked in great condition. We will have a scan and find out tomorrow.” Mayank, who claimed 1 for 31 in 3.1 overs on Tuesday, had made a sensational start to the IPL taking six wickets in his first two games before being sidelined due to abdominal soreness.
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