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  • Will IPL 2024’s Fastest Bowler Mayank Yadav Make Comeback In LSG vs RR Game? , cricket news

    The Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow is set to witness the return of a thunderbolt as Lucknow Super Giants’ (LSG) pace sensation Mayank Yadav nears a comeback for their highly-anticipated clash against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the IPL 2024 on Saturday. The 21-year-old from Delhi took the IPL 2024 by storm, generating stratospheric speeds that left batters trembling and fans awestruck. Mayank’s meteoric rise was fueled by successive Player of the Match performances against Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore, where he not only picked up three wickets in each game but also unleashed a 156.7 kmph delivery – the fastest of the ongoing season.

    Tom Moody Said “Mayank Yadav should play the 2026 T20I world cup for India, Not the 2024”

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    — Vipin Tiwari (@Vipintiwari952_) April 22, 2024

    However, Mayank’s fairytale start was cruelly cut short during LSG’s match against Gujarat Titans on April 7, as he was forced to leave the field after just one over due to an abdominal injury. The talented youngster has been on the sidelines since, much to the disappointment of his team and ardent followers.

    Comeback on the Cards

    But as the Royals prepare to lock horns with the high-flying Super Giants, a glimmer of hope has emerged for Mayank’s return. LSG’s assistant coach, S Sriram, revealed that the speedster has been bowling in the nets, indicating that his recovery is nearing completion. “He’s bowling today in the nets,” Sriram said ahead of the crunch tie. “So we’ll find out how he pulls up after today, he’s pretty close, so ya hopefully, fingers crossed.”

    More Than Just Pace

    Sriram also shed light on what sets Mayank apart, beyond his raw pace. “I think he’s a pretty grounded person, I’ve just worked with him for the last month or so,” he said. “He seems very mature, and he knows his body well, which is very good for a young rookie fast bowler.” “More than the pace that he’s provided, I think his execution and the lengths that he’s hit have been standout for me. The number 155 is a by-product of his rhythm and the run-up speed and the arm speed, but the accuracy “With which he’s bowled has stood out, and for me, that is critical.”

    LSG’s Need for Speed

    While LSG boasts a formidable bowling attack, spearheaded by the ever-reliable Mark Wood and the crafty Krunal Pandya, Mayank’s return would undoubtedly provide them with an extra edge. His sheer pace and ability to extract bounce from even the flattest of tracks could prove to be a potent weapon against the star-studded RR batting lineup.

    Playoff Push Furthermore, with the race for the playoffs intensifying, LSG will be desperate to secure two crucial points against their in-form opponents. Currently sitting fourth on the table with five wins from eight matches, the Lucknow-based franchise will be looking to avenge their defeat against RR in the reverse fixture and cement their position in the top four.

    The RR Challenge

    Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, will be wary of the threat posed by LSG’s batting prowess, led by the resurgent Marcus Stoinis and the ever-reliable Kyle Mayers. Jos Buttler’s side will need to bring their A-game to the table, as they aim to solidify their position at the top of the standings.

  • India’ T20 World Cup 2024 Squad: Who Are The Confirmed Names? Who Are The Contenders Vying For A Spot? , cricket news

    India T20 World Cup 2024 Squad: India’s selection committee headed by Ajit Agarkar is going to have some sleepless nights ahead of the squad announcement for the T20 World Cup 2024. Except for a few names, one cannot for sure still say that this is going to. be the squad that will be in USA and West Indies for the mega event. There have been some outstanding performances in IPL 2024 which will make the job of the selectors even more tough. The tournament starts in June and the squad is likely to be announced by the start of May.

    Some of the names who are almost confirmed are veterans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav and Kuldeep Yadav as the leading wrist spinner. Arshdeep Singh has had a good IPL so far, so he should too make the cut. But there are still nine spots up for grabs.

    Will Hardik Pandya get picked?

    Hardik Pandya, the batting all-rounder, is not in great form either with bat or ball which is a huge concern. However, if he is bowling and batting without any discomfort, Hardik should make the cut. Shivam Dube and Rinku Singh are two names who are fighting for one spot in India playing 11 at the World Cup. But selectors may opt to take both of them to WC as backups for each other. Shivam should easily make it as he can bowl too.

    Three-way battle really for keeper’s slot

    The fight is for the wicketkeeper’s slot. There are six contenders in the form of Ishan Kishan, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Jitesh Sharma, Sanju Samson and Dinesh Karthik. But the real battle mostly should be between Pant, Samson and Rahul. One or maybe two of them could be picked, depending upon what roles they are told to play.

    The bowling department: Tough fight among pacers

    Kuldeep should definitely be the first choice wrist spinner. But India will need another spinner, maybe a wrist or a finger spinner. It could be a battle between Axar Patel and Yuzvendra Chahal who make the cut.

    Then came the pacers. Apart from Bumrah and Arshdeep, India will need 2 more pacers. These two names are very hard to pick. Delhi Capitals’ Khaleel Ahmed, Sunrisers Hyderabad’s T Natarajan, Punjab Kings’ Harshal Patel, and even Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar have become contenders for the spot.

    With no Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj completely out of form, India will have to make a bold choice. Mayank Yadav can be a surprise and bold pick but also a risky one. He has an X-factor which is his extreme pace. But he also lacks experience.

    India’s likely T20 World Cup 2024 squad: Rohit Sharma (C), Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant/Sanju Samson/KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Two more pacers and one spinner

  • RCB Brutally TROLLED As Memes Pour In After Loss To LSG In IPL 2024; Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell Produce Flop Show | cricket news

    It was another poor outing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in IPL 2024 on Tuesday night as they lost their second successive match in the league. Lucknow Super Giants effected a 28-run win with the hosts struggling in all departments of the game. This is also RCB’s third loss in four games. RCB had the upper edge from the start as they won the toss at M Chinnaswamy stadium. This is a ground where chasing is easy and defending is very difficult and as expected, captain Faf du Plessis decided to bowl first. Quinton de Kock struck a brilliant 82 while Nicholas Pooran smashed a quickfire 42 to take LSG to 181 for 5 in 20 overs.

    Also Read | Mayank Yadav Breaks His Own Record For Fastest Ball Of Season, Read Details Here

    Bowlers still did a good job to stop LSG from scoring near 200. But the batters disappointed a lot. Virat Kohli, du Plessis and Rajat Patidar, who form the top order, got starts but could not convert them into big innings.

    Mahipal Lomror also batted well for his 33 but it was never going to be enough as others gave up their guns. As a result, RCB lost another game at home, which is a huge setback for the Bengaluru side.

    RCB were trolled massively by the fans as they made jokes and memes after the loss to LSG. Take a look below.

    RCB fans to team RCB :- #RCBvsLSG pic.twitter.com/vBb6XV0kah — _____ ___ (@gentleman07_) April 2, 2024

    #RCBvsLSG RCB performance in every IPL season _ pic.twitter.com/XG7K9PJQkE — theboysthing_ (@Theboysthing) April 2, 2024

    #RCBvsLSG

    Same old story _ pic.twitter.com/nMZHOfBLIo — Insulter (@Insulter3730010) April 2, 2024

    Not to forget, despite no trophies, RCB remain a huge brand in IPL. They have one of the biggest fanbases in the league. But somehow, this team continues to show inconsistency in their performances throughout the tournament.

    Mayank Yadav stood out for LSG again as he broke his own record for fastest delivery in the league, bowling a 156.7 kph delivery. He has now won 2 Man of the Match Awards in his two-match IPL career.

    RCB are on ninth in the IPL 2024 points table now after the defeat. Their NRR is -0.876. The fact that they have lost 2 matches at home means they need to win a few away matches now in order to qualify for the playoffs. A poor start to the campaign makes it harder to qualify for the playoffs. If RCB are to qualify, they must look to produce all-round show in the coming games. In their first defeat at home, they were unable to defend 182 runs. In their second loss at Chinnaswamy, they failed to chase down 182. That pretty much sums up their issues.

  • IPL 2024: Mayank Yadav Bowls Fastest Ball Of Season During LSG vs PBKS Clash | cricket news

    The pacer from Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) stole the spotlight with a thunderous delivery clocked at 155.8 kmph during the 12th over of the match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Ekana Sports City in the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) on Saturday. Mayank Yadav has caught the attention of social media after his tremendous performance against PBKS.

    Checkout speed of all the balls he bowled below…

    MAYANK YADAV SPEED ON DEBUT (KMPH):

    147, 146, 150, 141, 147, 149, 156, 150, 142, 144, 153, 149, 152, 149, 147, 145, 140, 142, 153, 154, 149, 142, 152, 148.

    He is just 21 years old… pic.twitter.com/CCPQWRobco Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 30, 2024

    Following his side’s 21-run win over Punjab Kings (PBKS) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match, Lucknow Super Giants pacer Mayank Yadav, who impressed everyone with his fiery pace of above 150 kmph on his debut, said that he was not nervous.

    Debutant Mayank Yadav’s magnificent four over spell restricted the Punjab Kings (PBKS) to 178/5 and helped his side Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) to a victory by 21 runs at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Saturday.

    Following the game, Mayank said in the post-match presentation, “I have always heard from others that there is nervousness in debuts but that goes away after the first ball. My plan was to not be under too much pressure, to bowl at the stumps and to use the pace as much as possible. There was the thought of mixing up the pace initially but the wicket helped and the skipper told me to bowl quick. The debut wicket was the favourite. Coming off the injury last season was tough, I would set my goal to debut at a young age but injuries were a setback.”

    Mayank has played two first-class matches, 17 List-A games and 11 T20 matches. He represents Delhi at the domestic level, having made his List-A debut in 2021 and his first-class debut in 2022. He was chosen as the ‘Player of the Match’ for his spell of 3/27, getting wickets of Jonny Bairstow. , Prabhsimran Singh and Jitesh Sharma.

    LSG elected to bat first after winning the toss. Quinton de Kock (54 in 38 balls, with five fours and two sixes), skipper Nicholas Pooran (42 in 21 balls, with three fours and three sixes) and Krunal Pandya (43* in 22 balls, with four boundaries and two sixes) helped LSG reach 199/8 in 20 overs. There was a 47-run partnership between Kock and Pooran for the fourth wicket that helped LSG settle following some quick wickets.

    Sam Curran (3/28) and Arshdeep Singh (3/30) were the pick of the bowlers for PBKS. Rahul Chahar and Kagiso Rabada took a wicket each.

    In the run chase, skipper Shikhar Dhawan (70 in 50 balls, with seven fours and three sixes) and Jonny Bairstow (42 in 29 balls, with three fours and three sixes) kicked things off with a 102-run opening partnership. But Mayank’s fiery spell derailed PBKS’s efforts, reducing them to 141/4 in 16.2 overs. Liam Livingstone (28* in 17 balls, with two fours and two sixes) tried to fight out but PBKS was restricted to 178/5 in their 20 overs. Mohsin Khan also picked up two wickets for 34 runs.

    LSG is at the fifth place in the points table with two points, having won one match and lost one. PBKS is at sixth place, with a win and two losses, giving them two points.

  • IPL 2024: Hailing Mayank Yadav’s Speed, Ex-Pakistan Pacer Takes Potshots At Umran Malik | cricket news

    After Mayank Yadav bowled a 155.8 kph delivery in IPL 2024 contest between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Ekana, he has become a toast of the nation. It is rare to find a fast bowler in India who hits 150 kph or more consistently. Mayank is just 21 years old and can bowl in the 150 kph range consistently. He finished with a match-winning and award-winning spell of 3 for 27 for LSG but it was his pace that brought the attention of the world to him. He got praise from all over the world, not least just India.

    Also Read | ’20 Lakh Ka Mayank Yadav Is Better Than 25 Crore Ka Starc’, LSG Pacer Bowls Fastest Ball Of IPL 2024 And Memes Hit Internet

    Former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop, Aussie legend Brett Lee and SA pace sensation Dale Steyn all hailed the superman show by quick Mayank. Like Umran Malik in 2022, Mayank has become the face of the fastest bowlers in IPL 2024.

    Pakistanis were also impressed with Mayank. Pakistan is one country which has consistently produced genuine fast bowlers. Ex-Pakistan captain and wicketkeeper Rashid Latif called Mayank new sensation in IPL. Pakistani fans also commended the effort of Mayank. While former pacer Junaid Khan too had great things to say about Mayank, he took a potshot at Umran, who clocked a 157kph delivery in 2022.

    Taking to 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 would be interesting to see how Umran reacts to these comments. Umran is yet to bowl his quickest ball in IPL. He is playing this season with an aim to make a comeback to the Indian national team.

    Mayank impressed Kevin Pietersen too. England batter posted on X about the Indian youngster, saying the spell must have impressed the great West Indian fast bowler Ian Bishop. Brett Lee tweeted: “India has just found its fastest bowler. Mayank Yadav. Raw pace, Very impressive.”

    Indian selectors must keep an eye on this Delhi-born pacer, who was ignored by Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings at the trials.

    More on Mayank Yadav

    Mayank rose to prominence with brilliant show in CK Nayudu Trophy in which he picked 15 wickets in only 6 matches. He then played 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.