Mayank Yadav Fitness Update Given By LSG Mentor Zaheer Khan Ahead Of IPL 2025

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) coach Zaheer Khan has issued a comprehensive update on Mayank Yadav's fitness ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025). He stated that they are working with the NCA officials to ensure the pacer's fitness since he is important to both their squad and Indian cricket.

Mayank Yadav's career has been hampered by several injuries, which have prevented him from enjoying a longer run in both the IPL and Indian cricket. In fewer games, the pacer has had a significant impact and possesses the X factor.

Mayank has been struggling since the last IPL

Mayank played well for the Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL 2024; however, he was injured after a few games. Following his recuperation, he made his debut for India's National Cricket Team in a series against Bangladesh.

Mayank had a fantastic start to his international career, taking four wickets at an economy rate of 6.92. However, he was ruled out of the series against South Africa and has not played since.

Mayank was one of the Lucknow Super Giants' top retentions ahead of the 2025 IPL season. The best fast bowler was retained for INR 11 crore, making it the joint second-highest retention for LSG along with Ravi Bishnoi.

We want Mayank Yadav to get 150% fit: Zaheer Khan

With IPL 2025 coming, LSG mentor Zaheer Khan was asked about Mayank Yadav's fitness. He stated that they are currently discussing the pacer's recovery and fitness with the NCA.

“We’ve had some interesting conversations on his roadmap to recovery and fitness with the NCA. We are working with them and hope for their support. He is not only important for LSG but also for Indian cricket,” Zaheer Khan was quoted by Times of India.

Zaheer shares update on Mayank

Zaheer Khan also stated that a bowler of Mayank Yadav's caliber should play for an extended length of time. He stated that he is doing everything he can to ensure that Pacer is at his peak fitness.

"A bowler of his caliber should play consistently for a long time. I’m putting in effort and energy to give him the best environment to play longer. We want him 150% fit, so we will do everything possible to get him in top fitness,” he added.

LSG has named Rishabh Pant as their captain for IPL 2025. The keeper-batter became the costliest buy in the history of the league as he was acquired by the franchise for INR 27 crore.

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