Mayank Yadav headlined the Lucknow Super Giants’ (LSG) victory against the Punjab Kings (PBKS) with his raging pace on his IPL debut, clocking 155.8 kmph. The 21-year-old finished with figures of 3/27 in four overs, bagging the Player of the Match award.
Born on June 17, 2002, Mayank made his mark in the domestic circuit while representing Delhi, picking up 51 wickets across formats with a limited set of opportunities. He tore his hamstring and missed IPL 2023. The pace sensation was bought by the Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL 2022 mega auction for a base price of INR 20 lakhs. However, he did not play the following two seasons, owing to team combinations and injuries.
Who are Mayank Yadav’s Parents?
Mayank Yadav’s father Prabhu Yadav works in a local factory while details of his mother remain unknown.
Mayank Yadav’s Father
Mayank Yadav’s father Prabhu Yadav used to run a small-time commodity business that faced a setback during COVID-19. However, Prabhu Yadav backed his son to the fullest during his early days to become a fiery pacer, as he made his son watch the likes of legendary pacers Dale Steyn, Mitchell Johnson, and Morne Morkel, and would want Mayank to aim at the helmet of the batter while bowling.
Mayank Yadav’s Mother
There are no details available about Mayank Yadav’s mother.
Who are Mayank Yadav’s Siblings?
Details of Mayank Yadav’s siblings remain unknown.
Who is Mayank Yadav’s Girlfriend?
As of now, Mayank Yadav is not seen dating anyone and is tentatively single.
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FAQs
A. Mayank Yadav was born on June 17, 2002, in Delhi, but was brought up in Motipur.
A. Mayank Yadav’s father Prabhu Yadav works in a local factory.
A. Mayank Yadav made his IPL debut for the Lucknow Super Giants against the Punjab Kings on March 30 in IPL 2024.
A. During the 15th match of IPL 2024 on April 2, Mayank Yadav clocked 156.7 kmph as the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) beat the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by 28 runs.
A. Mayank Yadav was bought by the Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL 2022 mega auction for a base price of INR 20 lakhs but did not play the following two seasons due to team combinations and injuries.
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