Pace sensation Mayank likely to miss Lucknow’s next match

Lucknow Super Giants allrounder Krunal Pandya clarified that Mayank Yadav 'seemed okay' after the pace sensation walked off the field during the team's 33-run win over Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Sunday.

But according to media reports, Yadav is likely to sit out Lucknow's next match against Delhi Capitals on April 12 due to an abdominal niggle.

After two consecutive man-ofthe-match performances, Yadav, who has regularly clocked 150 kmph, looked out of sorts in the only over he bowled against the Titans before walking off the field.

But later Kurnal played down concerns over Yadav's fitness.

"I do not know what is happening but I did have a brief couple of seconds' chat - he seemed okay, which was quite a relief for us," Krunal was quoted as saying by Espncricinfo.

Yadav has hit the global headlines for his express pace and immaculate control over his line and length.

Lucknow Super Giants brought the speedster onboard in 2022 but he did not play a single match that season and a torn hamstring kept him out of last year's tournament.

Making his delayed IPL debut against Punjab Kings on Saturday, Yadav claimed 3-27, rattling the likes of England batter Jonny Bairstow with his express speed.

Further proof of his fiery pace came in the victory against Royal Challengers Bengaluru when he claimed 3-14 with Australians Glenn Maxwell and Cameron Green among his victims.

Mayank frequently topped the 150kph mark and walked away with his second successive player of the match award.