Young Indian fast bowler Mayank Yadav has returned to the field. He played for India A against the United States in a warm-up match for the T20 World Cup 2026. Mayank had been out of action for the past nine months due to injury.

Team India's explosive bowler Mayank Yadav returned to the field before the T20 World Cup.

Mayank Yadav Comeback On The Ground: Team India's young fast bowler Mayank Yadav has returned to the field after a long time, completely fit from injury. Mayank played the warm-up match of T20 World Cup 2026 for India-A against USA. He had consistently bowled at a speed of 150 km/h in IPL 2024. Mayank also made his debut for Team India on the basis of his fast bowling. 23-year-old Mayank Yadav has returned to the field with a roar for IPL 2026. Mayank will be seen playing for Lucknow Super Giants in the upcoming IPL 2026.

How was Mayank's performance in the comeback match?

Against the USA, Mayank Yadav bowled at a blistering pace, but was ineffective. He was the fourth most expensive bowler in the team, conceding runs at an economy rate of 12.30. He bowled three overs, conceding 37 runs, but failed to dismiss a single American batsman. In India, a captain, Ayush Badoni was the most expensive bowler in the match, conceding 23 runs in a single over. Mayank Yadav will now be seen in the India A jersey in the warm-up match against Namibia on February 6th.

Mayank played his last match in IPL 2025

Mayank Yadav last played for the Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025. He bowled against the Punjab Kings on May 4, 2025, and was quite expensive. He conceded 60 runs in four overs at an economy rate of 15. Following this, he was sidelined due to injury. Yadav has played three T20 Internationals for Team India, taking four wickets.

Mayank's career has been affected by injuries

Mayank Yadav's career has been plagued by injuries so far. He entered the IPL 2022 when he was acquired by the Lucknow Super Giants at a base price of ₹20 lakh. After two IPL seasons, he got the opportunity to debut in 2024. This young fast bowler created a stir by bowling at speeds of over 150 km/h in his debut match. He bowled the fastest ball of the season at 156.7 km/h, making him one of the fastest in IPL history. Mayank will now be looking to make a strong comeback in the upcoming IPL season. He will play for the Lucknow Super Giants. So far, Mayank has taken 9 wickets in 6 IPL matches.