New pace sensation lights up IPL

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By Saurabh SomaniSports writer
Every year, the Indian Premier League ( IPL), the richest cricket tournament in the world, unveils rich talents.
But only twice have there been impressed discussions about 'a young Indian bowler because of his exceptional speed.
Umran Malik of Indian-administered Kashmir created a storm three years ago. In IPL 2024, it's Mayank Yadav who is turning heads almost as fast as he turns up the speed gun dial.
The lanky 21-year-old bowler from Delhi made his IPL debut for Lucknow Super Giants against Punjab Kings in March and bowled the pulse with a formidable spell of rapidity. bowling. He made a throw at 155.8 km/h (96 mph) and won the man of the match award on his debut.
In the match Next, Yadav went one better with a scorcher of 156.7 km/h (96 mph) – the fastest delivery of the season so far – and a second consecutive man-of-the-match award against the Royals Challengers Bangalore, a first IPL for a debutant. He picked up six wickets for 41 runs in the two matches. Yadav's performance prompted commentator and former West Indies bowler Ian Bishop to describe him like a “child of the wind”.

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Mayank Yadav of Lucknow Super Giants plays during the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Lucknow Super Giants Lucknow at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore on April 2, 2024

By Saurabh SomaniSports writer

Every year, the Indian Premier League ( IPL), the richest cricket tournament in the world, unveils rich talents.

But only twice have there been impressed discussions about 'a young Indian bowler because of his exceptional speed.

Umran Malik of Indian-administered Kashmir created a storm three years ago. In IPL 2024, it's Mayank Yadav who is turning heads almost as fast as he turns up the speed gun dial.

The lanky 21-year-old bowler from Delhi made his IPL debut for Lucknow Super Giants against Punjab Kings in March and bowled the pulse with a formidable spell of rapidity. bowling. He made a throw at 155.8 km/h (96 mph) and won the man of the match award on his debut.

In the match Next, Yadav went one better with a scorcher of 156.7 km/h (96 mph) – the fastest delivery of the season so far – and a second consecutive man-of-the-match award against the Royals Challengers Bangalore, a first IPL for a debutant. He picked up six wickets for 41 runs in the two matches. Yadav's performance prompted commentator and former West Indies bowler Ian Bishop to describe him like a “child of the wind”.