Mayank Yadav could not have asked for a better return to the India National Cricket Team. After spending nearly two years away from the international arena because of injuries, Mayank Yadav made an immediate impact against Zimbabwe in the first T20I at Harare Sports Club.
The young fast bowlers’ brilliant spell helped India beat Zimbabwe by seven wickets and take a 1-0 lead in the ongoing three-match T20I series. The right-arm pacer picked up 2 wickets for just 18 runs in four overs and was named Player of the Match. Amid this, India's Bangladesh tour to decide Afghanistan T20I series schedule as BCCI awaits government clearance.
After his impressive comeback, former Indian batter Hanuma Vihari has made a bold remark on Mayank Yadav’s IPL future. He suggested that the youngster may need to leave Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) if he wants regular game time and to be in selectors’ eyes regularly.
Mayank played only four matches in IPL 2026 after returning from injury. Vihari said talented players like him need continuous opportunities to improve, and that seems impossible at LSG because of the heavy fast bowling depth the IPL side has.
Loyalty factor will be there: Vihari
Hanuma Vihari said on his YouTube channel, “These guys should get more opportunities in the IPL. For example, Mayank Yadav missed out last season because there were also Prince Yadav, Mohsin Khan, and Avesh Khan in LSG, so you can miss out. If he moves out of LSG, he will get more chances and can play consistently.”
However, the former Indian batter praised Lucknow Super Giants for standing by Mayank during his tough time, supporting his surgery and recovery. He said, “So, definitely the loyalty factor will be there,” hinting that leaving LSG won’t be easy for Mayank.
Vihari also praised Ashok Sharma, who failed to take a wicket and finished with figures of 0/29 in four overs on his debut in the first T20I against Zimbabwe. However, the Gujarat Titans fast bowler’s raw pace impressed Vihari most.
He further explained, “The thing with fast bowlers, which is slightly different from batters, is that when you have express pace, selectors notice you. It is very rare to have that quality to bowl at that pace. So, I am very happy for someone like Ashok Sharma as well. Even if he did not get a wicket on debut, the pace he generated is a good sign.”
Hanuma Vihari reveals why Mayank Yadav is now more dangerous
Speaking about Mayank's performance, Vihari felt the young fast bowler may not be touching the 155 kmph speeds seen during his early IPL days, but his bowling has improved a lot.
He pointed out that Mayank has improved his “line and length drastically,” making him more effective. Earlier, BCCI vice-president breaks silence on Rohit Sharma's retirement rumours.
Vihari signed off by saying, “If he keeps up this level of consistency, he is definitely one for the future. If he maintains that consistency in his line and length with pace, he will be a real threat to any batter; even quality batters will struggle.”
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