IPL 2025: Final decision on Mayank Yadav's participation for LSG revealed

In a good news for Lucknow Super Giants, there is a huge update on the fitness of the fast bowler Mayank Yadav. The India quick will not be available from LSG's first match of the season but is likely to join the squad soon.

Mayank Yadav is a highly talented bowler who made his name in the last season of IPL when he represented LSG. Mayank clocked speeds which have been rarely seen in Indian cricket over the years.

He showcased his ability to clock speeds around 150 kph on a regular basis and immediately caught everyone's eye. Adding to it, he bowled at a superb control as the batters found it hard to hit him. However, his career has been badly affected by injuries so far which have also hampered his progress.

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When will Mayank Yadav play for LSG?

According to MyKhel, Mayank Yadav has resumed bowling after recovering from a toe injury. He will make his IPL return for Lucknow Super Giants in mid-April. He is likely to play his first match against Chennai Super Kings at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.

A source claimed that Mayank has already started bowling in the nets and will be fit enough to play an IPL game in a few weeks. "Mayank has already started to bowl and looking good to play in the IPL in a few weeks time, the source said.

The report also mentioned that LSG wanted Mayank Yadav to complete his rehabilitation under them but their request was rejected as he is contracted with the BCCI now. Mayank is one of the few players who are in BCCI's new fast bowling contract.

Mayank Yadav's incredible numbers

Mayank Yadav made his IPL debut in 2024 and picked up 7 wickets in four matches at an average of 12.14 and an economy rate of 6.98. However, he got injured midway and was ruled out of the entire season.

Mayank might not have played many games but he had already made his impact. The BCCI noticed it and saw him as a rare talent, thus taking him under their contract which helped him recover at the Centre of Excellence.

The 22-year-old was handed an international debut in the T20I series against Bangladesh. Mayank Yadav played all three matches of the series and picked up 4 wickets at an average of 20.75 and an economy rate of 6.91.

However, he got injured again after the series and was ruled out of India's squad for the T20I series in South Africa. Since then, he has been unable to be fully fit which raises concerns over his availability for an entire tournament.

LSG's huge trouble with injuries

LSG are already facing some troubles due to the injuries to some of their players. Alongside Mayank, the franchise is awaiting a fitness clearance from NCA on Mohsin Khan and Avesh Khan, two of the important bowlers in their line-up.

Australia's T20I captain Mitchell Marsh has been confirmed to play but will be only available as a batter due to his back injury that kept him out of the ODI series against Sri Lanka and the entire Champions Trophy.

There is a chance that the franchise might sign the bowling allrounder Shardul Thakur for the upcoming season. Shardul has the experience of playing IPL for several years and could fit in perfectly for LSG.

He went unsold in the IPL 2025 auction and might get a late chance for Super Giants. He was also seen to be training at LSG's camp on March 16 which further raises his chances of being available for the franchise.