Mayank Yadav of Lucknow Super Giants is currently the toast of the nation thanks to his pace and ability to hurry the batters.
Image Source : BCCI/IPLThe 21-year-old has stunned oppositions with pace and has so far accounted for six wickets in just two matches.
Image Source : BCCI/IPLInterestingly, Mayank Yadav was picked by LSG at the IPL 2022 auction only but he couldn't play due to injury.
Image Source : BCCI/IPLHowever, LSG decided to persist with him despite the cricketer not featuring in IPL 2023 as well. He is reaping rewards for them now in IPL 2024.
Image Source : BCCI/IPLLSG had secured Mayank Yadav's services in IPL 2022 auction for just INR 20 lakh and the youngster is stepping up to their expectations.
Image Source : BCCI/IPLAlong with picking up six wickets in two matches, Mayank has already bowled the fastest ball of IPL 2024 clocking 156.7 kph against RCB. This is also among top five fastest deliveries of IPL history.
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