Big Blow For Team India! Star Pacer Likely Out For Three Months Due To Injury?
According to a report by The Telegraph, Mayank Yadav was sidelined because of an injury to his back, and not the side strain that ruled him out of action after just 4 matches in IPL 2024. There were plans to make him play the Ranji Trophy from the fourth or fifth round, but those plans too have been dropped. In fact, Mayank missed out on the opportunity to travel to Australia as one of the reserve pacers.
India have recently announced their squads for the T20I series against South Africa and the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. However, there are a number of players who will miss both series , as the injury list continues to grow. Among them, one of the players whose injury would be a heartbreak for him and the Indian team management as well would be of Mayank Yadav. However, the 22-year-old fast bowler will not just be out for the upcoming few series, as it looks like his injury issueswould force him to miss a lot of action for Team India.
Mayank Yadav Suffers Back Injury
Mayank Yadav had a brilliant debut series against Bangladesh where he picked up 6 wickets in the three T20Is. However, he once according to the BCCI release announcing gthe squad for South Africa, it was revealed that Mayank once again suffered an injury and hence could not make it to the squad.
According to a report by The Telegraph, Mayank Yadav was sidelined because of an injury to his back, and not the side strain that ruled him out of action after just 4 matches in IPL 2024. There were plans to make him play the Ranji Trophy from the fourth or fifth round, but those plans too have been dropped. In fact, Mayank missed out on the opportunity to travel to Australia as one of the reserve pacers.
“There appears to be some problem with his back… Could also be a case of stress fracture. As per the earlier prescription from the NCA (National Cricket Academy), he could play in the Ranji Trophy from its fourth or fifth round, but that’s no longer possible now. He’s again out for quite some time,” a BCCI official said.
Mayank Yadav Expected To Return For England ODI Series
According to Mayank Yadav’s personal coach Devendra Sharma, the fast bowler has been advised to refrain from playingnow as the team management are looking to bring him back for the three-match ODI series vs England in February. This means that he will not be in action for three months.
“It’s not that Mayank has sustained a fresh injury, but he has been advised not to play now as they’re looking to have him back for the England ODIs,” Devendra Sharma said.
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