LSG star Nicholas Pooran has hailed Mayank Yadav after the tearaway pacer made a remarkable debut in the Indian Premier League (IPL), rattling the opposition batters with his express speed and earning the Player of the match award against PBKS. The 21-year-old right-arm quick was sidelined in the 2022 edition and missed the previous IPL due to a hamstring injury, leaving a lasting impression on Saturday. Facing a target of 200 runs, Punjab Kings had raced to 102 without loss by the 12th over, but Mayank Yadav’s crucial dismissal of Englishman Jonny Bairstow shifted the momentum in favor of Lucknow. Ending with figures of 3-27, Yadav played a pivotal role in Lucknow’s 21-run triumph. His lightning pace, reaching 155.8 kmph in the second over, unsettled the Punjab batters, who struggled to contend with his speed.
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“He’s one of those guys who doesn’t know how to bowl slowly in the nets. I faced him once in the nets, he’s quick. I’m happy he was given the opportunity today and he’s going to be the talk of the town for the next couple of weeks,” Nicholas Pooran told JioCinema. Pooran praised the IPL for providing opportunities to discover local talent, acknowledging it as a life-changing opportunity for him. Furthermore, Nicholas emphasized that his bowling is not only about pace but also about accuracy, a quality he showcased during Saturday’s match.
“Mayank’s was the story of the night. That was an inspiring performance, he (Mayank) is a young guy. He showed the entire world how good he is. He is not only fast, but also is accurate. It’s the beauty of the IPL, gives the local players to perform. Wonderful platform. Every game is an opportunity, expect them to get better with every game,” Pooran added.
Mayank Yadav’s impressive bowling figures of 3 for 27 in his four overs earned praise from all corners, and it’s anticipated that he will only improve with time. Fans can look forward to seeing Pooran and Yadav in action together when they face RCB on April 2nd.
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