Mayank Yadav: To make his son a cricketer, father worked in a factory, came for selection in the Indian team, then ended everything with one mistake.

New Delhi: Fast bowler Mayank Yadav took the field for the first time in IPL 2026 in the match against Rajasthan Royals. Mayank gave away 56 runs in 4 overs for Lucknow in this match and did not get a single wicket. This is the same Mayank Yadav, who won the Player of the Match award in his first two matches while debuting in the 15th season of IPL. At that time Mayank was only 21 years old and he created a sensation by continuously bowling the ball at a speed of 150kmph.

However, Mayank had to struggle a lot to reach this position. Mayank, who comes from an ordinary family, plays for Delhi in domestic cricket. Mayank has taken training from coach Tarak Sinha at the famous Sonet Club of Delhi. Players like Ashish Nehra, Shikhar Dhawan, Rishabh Pant and Ayush Badoni have also emerged from this club. Mayank started troubling the batsmen with his pace at a young age. In such a situation, coach Tarak Sinha sent him for training with senior players.

For speed, Mayank followed his father’s advice.

Mayank’s father’s name is Prabhu Yadav. He is originally from Supaul district of Bihar. Mayank’s grandfather used to do farming work, but his father moved to Delhi for a better future. Mayank was also born in Delhi. Mayank’s father was very fond of Courtney Walsh of West Indies. In such a situation, once when Prabhu Yadav saw Mayank training in Sonet Club, he said one thing to his son.

Prabhu Yadav told Mayank that if you want to be successful then become a bowler who hits the ball on the head. Then Mayank took his father’s words to heart and started working at his own pace. Within no time, Mayank Yadav’s name became a threat in Delhi cricket. Mayank Yadav had once told that he had received an offer to play from Services. He was also selected in the trials, but he wanted to play for Delhi. Coach Tarak Sinha was also angry with Mayank Yadav’s decision, but he did what he said.

Injury set back Mayank Yadav

Mayank Yadav created a sensation with his debut for Lucknow Supergiant. It was said about him that he is the future speedster of the Indian team, but due to injury he was left behind. However, even then he got a chance to debut for Team India in T20 and also took 4 wickets in 3 matches, but due to fitness problem, he is now out of the selection phase, but despite this, Mayank’s speed has not decreased. In such a situation, it is now expected that he will be seen in action in all the remaining matches for Lucknow this season and along with his speed, he will also maintain his fitness so that he can get entry in Team India again.