Speaking after LSG\u2019s thrilling win over Mumbai Indians on Friday night, Langer sounded upbeat about Mayank\u2019s recovery. \u201cMayank is up and running, which is really great for Indian cricket and for the IPL. I saw some video of him bowling yesterday at the NCA. He was bowling at about 90 to 95%,\u201d Langer said in the post-match press conference.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe saw the impact he had last year. I don't think there's been a bowler in India who's bowled faster than Mayank Yadav \u2014 that's why there's so much talk about him.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Mayank has been sidelined with a back injury and was close to returning earlier this season before a freak toe injury \u2014 sustained after stubbing it against his bed \u2014 caused an infection that further delayed his comeback. While Langer did not provide a definitive return date, he indicated that the pacer is edging closer to a much-anticipated return.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cHe\u2019s keen to get going. The NCA have done a great job with our bowlers \u2014 they got Avesh Khan and Akash Deep back for us, and now hopefully Mayank as well,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 21-year-old speedster took the IPL by storm last season with his raw pace and wicket-taking ability, consistently clocking speeds above 150 km\/h. His return will be a massive boost for LSG, who have had to manage a severely depleted bowling lineup since the start of IPL 2025.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
LSG\u2019s injury crisis began before the season opener with Mohsin Khan, Mayank, Avesh Khan, and Akash Deep all unavailable. The franchise brought in veteran Shardul Thakur to bolster the attack, and the move has paid dividends. Thakur has picked up seven wickets in four matches, including a match-defining 19th over against Mumbai, where he gave away just seven runs despite facing the dangerous duo of Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Akash Deep made his return on Friday, finishing with figures of 4-0-46-1, while Avesh has played three matches but has struggled with economy, collecting just two wickets so far.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
LSG\u2019s injury crisis began before the season opener with Mohsin Khan, Mayank, Avesh Khan, and Akash Deep all unavailable. The franchise brought in veteran Shardul Thakur to bolster the attack, and the move has paid dividends. Thakur has picked up seven wickets in four matches, including a match-defining 19th over against Mumbai, where he gave away just seven runs despite facing the dangerous duo of Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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