Mayank Yadav Set To Get BCCI Pace Bowling Contract Despite Getting Injured For 2nd Time In IPL 2024

New Delhi: Lucknow Super Giants pace sensation Mayank Yadav is likely to get a BCCI pace bowling contract after being injured for the second time in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). The 21-year-old Delhi boy came into limelight after he clocked 150-plus speed before breaking down in his third game and ruled out for four weeks. He attained match fitness recent to make a return against Mumbai Indians. But he sustained a suspected abdominal muscle ‘tear’. It is reported that he is likely to be ruled out for the remainder of the IPL.

If Mayank gets the BCCI contract, he will join the likes of Umran Malik, Vidwath Kaverappa, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Yash Dayal and Akash Deep, who have already been announced in the list. With the contract, Mayank will be under the supervision of NCA’s sports and medical team who will take charge of his injury management and fitness programme.

“Mayank has a tear but it is more likely a grade 1 tear. It will be cutting it fine but in case LSG qualifies for the play-offs, he might just be able to play the knock-out games. But it is like hoping against hope and right now he is doubtful for the remaining IPL games,” a BCCI source informed PTI.

Had Mayank been fit all this while, there was a possibility of him being a left-field selection in the T20 World Cup but right now, handling him with care is the primary job of the Indian cricket establishment. “He will soon be handed a pace bowling contract and once he is in BCCI Pathways structure, his growth will be systematically monitored. The national selection committee and the Indian team management would like to gradually blood him and ensure that he can maintain peak fitness,” the BCCI source added.