Former Australian pace great Brett Lee has criticized the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) management for their handling of the injury to young pace sensation Mayank Yadav. Mayank, who had impressed fans and experts with his speed above 150 kmph, accuracy, and control earlier in the season, suffered an abdominal strain three games into his IPL debut campaign against the Gujarat Titans on April 7. After a break of five games, Mayank returned to action against Mumbai Indians but faced fitness concerns yet again near the end of his bowling spell.
Lee, a JioCinema IPL expert, stated that a side strain normally takes at least four to six weeks to heal properly. He criticized the team management for rushing Mayank back into the side within just three weeks of his injury.
Brett Lee said
“A side strain or whatever they are calling it, normally takes at least four to six weeks to even come right. We do not know the depths of how big a strain it was but for somebody who is pushing the limits of their body by bowling 150 kmph, that is not good management at all. His first game coming back and getting injured, has to directly be on the leadership and the medical staff of the Lucknow Super Giants. The only person who has to pay this price is this poor young guy Mayank, who is just electric. Everyone in the IPL has loved seeing what he has brought… You wish he got the right advice, so he does not have to go through and absorb this,” said Lee.
Mayank has taken seven wickets at an average of 12.14 and an economy rate of 6.98 in four games of IPL 2024, with the best bowling figures of 3/14 so far.
LSG head coach Justin Langer provided an update on Mayank’s injury, stating that the pacer felt sore in the same spot where he suffered the strain. Langer mentioned that Mayank had a perfect rehab and bowled without any pain during practice before the match. Scans were scheduled for the following day to assess the extent of the injury.
In the match against Mumbai Indians, Mayank could not complete his spell and walked off the field with just five balls left. Despite his return to action and bowling with great speed, Mayank’s injury concerns have raised questions about his management and future participation in the IPL.
LSG is currently in third place with six wins and four losses, while Mumbai Indians are at ninth place with three wins, seven losses, and six points.
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