India selected Mayank Yadav for the T20I series against Bangladesh after his rehabilitation. The 22-year-old pacer impressed in IPL, earning accolades before an injury. The series will help evaluate his readiness for longer formats in international cricket.
Mayank Yadav, India’s pace sensation, was selected to join the national squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Bangladesh on Saturday. This follows his successful completion of nearly five months of rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy.
Mayank Yadav consistently clocked mid-150 km/h speeds for the Lucknow Super Giants during three of his four IPL appearances, earning back-to-back Player of the Match awards that captured global attention. However, midway through the IPL, the 22-year-old Delhi pacer was sidelined due to a lower abdominal strain.
Such has been his talent that he was wrapped in cotton wool with an extensive rehabilitation programme and of late has been bowling 14-15 overs per day at the NCA.
It is thought that before debuting in the red-ball format during the Ranji Trophy, the Bangladesh series presents the perfect chance for the national selection committee and head coach Gautam Gambhir to assess how he performs at the international level, especially with just four overs to bowl.
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