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IPL 2025 Major Blow to Lucknow Super GIANTSMAYANK YADAV will miss first half of season

New Delhi: Lucknow Super Giants have suffered a major setback. Fast bowler Mayank Yadav will not be able to play in the first half of IPL 2025. According to ESPNcricinfo report, Mayank is difficult to play due to a back injury. LSG retained Mayank for Rs 11 crore before the 2025 mega auction. Mayank is currently recovering from his waist stress injury at Bangalore’s Center of Excellence. He has started bowling. He has been in the rehab since last year after injuries in the T20 series against Bangladesh.

Speed ​​Mayank’s biggest strength

Mayank caught everyone’s attention by bowling at a speed of more than 150 km/h in IPL 2024. His accurate bowling was also praiseworthy. In the previous season, he played four matches and took seven wickets. The Delhi fast bowler was adjudged Player of the Match in the first two matches against Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore. His season was shortened due to side strain. He rehabited for this, but during this time he got hurt again.

Debut for India

In October last year, he was selected in the Indian team for the T20 series against Bangladesh. He played all three matches of the domestic series. But then got injured and had to return to the rehab. The report said that the Indian board has not given any clear information on Mayank’s injury. But it is understood that he has a problem related to stress in the lower back. Mayank was initially purchased before IPL 2024 for Rs 20 lakh. But after a great performance in this league, his price increased manifold.

Pant will have to find options

Mayank Yadav is like a trump card for the Lucknow team. In his absence, the team may face a lot of difficulties in the opening matches. The franchise will also not get their replacement. Replacement is found only when a player gets out of the entire season. Rishabh Pant is the new captain of this team.

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