Picture Credit: X
In a big development, the upcoming pace sensation Mayank Yadav has faced another setback as he is reportedly sidelined for a period of three months due to the recurring back injury. However, there were several reports claiming Mayank Yadav to have sustained a side strain, but the latest reports have revealed that his back injury has recurred, forcing him out for the next few months.
It is to be noted that Mayank Yadav has had a roller coaster career so far. The 22-year-old rose to fame during his Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 campaign with the Lucknow Super Giants, but was forced to miss the remainder season with back injury. Thereafter, he made his India debut in the T20I series against Bangladesh, leading to the Board of Control for Cricket in India to look to include him in the squad for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT).
Mayank Yadav to be sidelined for three months: Reports
Although the pace sensation was being closely monitored by the BCCI, but a recurring injury has forced him to sit on the sidelines for the next few months. Mayank Yadav’s personal coach, Devendra Sharma opened up on his injury while speaking with Telegraph India adding, “It’s not that Mayank (currently at the BCCI Centre of Excellence on the outskirts of Bengaluru) 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 (in January 2025).”
Furthermore, a BCCI official also revealed the nature of Mayank Yadav’s injury problems. “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,” the official said.
Additionally, according to the reports in The Telegraph, BCCI wanted Mayank Yadav to feature in the upcoming rounds of the Ranji Trophy, however with persistent back injury, the plans have also been abandoned.
