‘Following the process was key’: Mayank Yadav reflects on India debut, shares Gautam Gambhir’s advice

One of the standouts of the Indian Premier League 2024 was Mayank Yadav, a pacer with the Lucknow Super Giants who dazzled everyone with his quickness. During the league stage, he even recorded a speed gun reading of 156.7 before suffering an abdominal complaint that prevented him from competing. As it stands, his abilities were recognized, and on October 6 he made his India debut in the inaugural Twenty20 International against Bangladesh at Gwalior.

The 22-year-old appears to be flexible with his pace, as seen by his ability to bowl at speeds of up to 149.9 kmph and as low as 135 kmph. It’s important to remember that Mayank took Mahmudullah’s wicket in four overs while conceding just 21 runs. The right-arm bowler disclosed comments he got from head coach Gautam Gambhir following the match.

“Nothing more; Gautam Gambhir urged me to follow the tried-and-true methods that have worked for me in the past. He asked me not to consider trying new things too much, or even to consider the game to be an international one. The secret was to stick to the procedure, Mayank stated on Jio Cinema.

I made my comeback following the injury with this series: Mayank Yadav

Due to his absence from competitive cricket since the beginning of May 2024 and his rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy, concerns were expressed regarding Mayank’s fitness. It was difficult for him to come back into the game after four months of recovery for his debut. Regarding his return, he joked that the recuperation process was “tough” and acknowledged experiencing butterflies in his stomach.

“While I was excited, I was also a little anxious. I made my comeback from the injury with this series. I didn’t play competitive cricket before making my debut right away. I felt a little more anxious because of this.

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For more, the recuperation phase was difficult. Over the past four months, there have been a lot of ups and downs. However, he continued, “It was harder for the individuals I worked with than it was for me.