Mayank Yadav Biography: Age, 150 kmph Pace, Injury Struggles and India Career

 

Quick Facts: Born 3 June 2002 (age 24) · Delhi · Right-arm fast bowler · India T20I debut 2024.

Career: Mayank became an overnight sensation in IPL 2024, bowling the fastest deliveries of the season (156 kmph) for Lucknow Super Giants and earning praise from Brett Lee, who called him "India's fastest bowler." His India debut came against Bangladesh in Gwalior on 6 October 2024, where he bowled a maiden first over and took 1/21

. A recurring abdominal/back injury has since stalled his progress, with repeated rehab stints and careful workload management by LSG and the BCCI.

Latest News: Mayank is back in the spotlight as India's T20I squad for the October 2026 tour of New Zealand features an exciting "Yadav trio" pace attack, keeping fans hopeful of his long-awaited return to full fitness

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