A quiet return for Mayank Yadav

Mayank Yadav's Quiet Return to Cricket

A Disappointing Comeback for the Fast Bowler

Mayank Yadav, once hailed as the next big star in Indian cricket, made a quiet return to the field after a long layoff due to a back injury. The fast bowler, who was expected to make a big impact, failed to deliver, bowling just 4 overs and conceding 40 runs without taking any wickets of significance.

Lack of Spark and Intensity

Mayank's bowling lacked the spark, pace, and intensity that one would have expected from him. He failed to clock high speeds, with his fastest delivery being around 142 kmph, a far cry from the 150+ kmph he was consistently clocking last season. His inability to hit the deck and intimidate the batsmen was evident, with his wickets coming off slower ones.

A Disappointing Performance

Mayank's numbers for the last season were stellar, but his performance on Sunday was a far cry from that. He failed to live up to the hype surrounding his comeback, and his lack of rhythm and pace was evident. The LSG franchise, which is treating him with caution, will be hoping that he can improve from here.

A Positive Takeaway

Despite the disappointing performance, there is a positive takeaway from Mayank's return. He can only improve from here, and that can be counted as a positive development for LSG as well as India. The franchise is taking a cautious approach to his comeback, and with time and practice, Mayank can regain his form and become a force to be reckoned with.

Quotes from Zaheer Khan

• "He got through the game, stayed on the field for 20 overs and bowled four overs. The execution is going to get better, the speeds are going to get better as he plays more."
• "The wait was long and for anyone who is playing after so many months to get back into the game is always that one hurdle which needs to be crossed."
• "We were taking our time just to create that comfort around him. There is a plan in place about how he should be approaching, what kind of programmes he should be following."