Exclusive to IANS Fielding coach Jonty Rhodes of the Lucknow Super Giants commented on LSG bowler Mayank Yadav: “You know, I’m not a bowling coach, but last season when Mayank got hurt early in practise, Morne literally said, ‘Wow, this guy (Mayank Yadav), he’s like the Rolls Royce of bowlers, like we used to call Allan Donald a Rolls Royce. He was the Rolls Royce of LSG.”Â
Jonty Rhodes on Mayank Yadav
In an exclusive interview with IANS, Lucknow Super Giants fielding coach Jonty Rhodes shared his thoughts on young bowler Mayank Yadav. Despite not being a bowling coach himself, Rhodes praised Yadav’s potential and the guidance he has received from former South African pacer Morne Morkel, who is part of the LSG coaching staff.
Jonty Rhodes of the Lucknow Super Giants commented on LSG bowler Mayank Yadav: “You know, I’m not a bowling coach, but last season when Mayank got hurt early in practise, Morne literally said, ‘Wow, this guy (Mayank Yadav), he’s like the Rolls Royce of bowlers, like we used to call Allan Donald a Rolls Royce. He was the Rolls Royce of LSG.”Â
Mayank Yadav’s Injury
Ast bowler Mayank Yadav’s ailment is generating a lot of talk since, despite spending three and a half months recovering at NCA, he has not fully recovered from the abdominal strain. According to a media report, Mayank’s poor recuperation is due to a lack of strength in his back and legs as well as his insufficient red ball cricket experience. It provides a dual approach for a faster healing process. A regimen of exercises at NCA to help him build strength so that, after he heals, he can bowl 12 to 15 overs a day and participate in more games, particularly first-class cricket.
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Mayank has a haphazard skill set. Even though he is strong and powerful, his action lacks technical details like foot alignment and lumbar rotation. The majority of aspiring cricket players these days rely less on quality coaching and more on Instagram and YouTube reels. As a result, even players that make it through to higher levels of the game face the possibility of having a limited skill set. This occurs even if they have access to technology that allows them to record and evaluate their actions. This also reflects the lack of coaching available for fast bowling, particularly in light of the democratization of cricket and the increasing number of players from smaller locations.
Mayank Yadav’s impact in the LSG team
Mayank Yadav, who was virtually unknown to close observers of domestic cricket in India before the 2024 IPL season, has since made a meteoric rise with his impressive performances for Lucknow SuperGiants. Rhodes’ endorsement of Yadav’s talent and the guidance he is receiving from experienced coaches like Morkel bodes well for the young bowler’s future in the IPL and beyond.
Yadav’s raw pace and strategic bowling approach have made him a crucial asset for LSG. His ability to trouble seasoned batsmen with short-pitched deliveries has showcased his cricketing acumen, which has drawn praise from the coaching staff, including assistant coach Vijay Dahiya. Dahiya noted that Yadav’s mindset and adaptability set him apart, making him a rising star in the league.
However, Yadav’s impact has been somewhat tempered by injuries. After his impressive start, he suffered a side strain that limited his participation in subsequent matches, leading to LSG’s losses against the Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders while he was sidelined. Despite these setbacks, Yadav has already taken six wickets in just three matches, positioning him as a contender for the Purple Cap.
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