India’s young pace sensation Mayank Yadav is making waves after his exciting debut on the international stage in the first T20I against Bangladesh in Gwalior. The fiery right-arm fast bowler is being hailed as a potential game-changer for Indian cricket.
After Team India won the first T20I against Bangladesh, Irfan Pathan posted a thank you post to Mayank. The former Indian all-rounder believes the young pacer’s introduction to the international arena couldn’t have come at a better time.
Irfan Pathan predicts bright future for Mayank Yadav
Pathan expressed his excitement over Mayank’s arrival on the biggest stage and predicted a bright future for him with the Indian cricket team. The legendary all-rounder also emphasized how this early exposure to high-level competition will enhance Mayank’s skills and help him gain invaluable experience.
He believes Mayank, with raw talent, speed and determination, can lead the next generation of India’s fast bowling attack, and expects exciting times ahead for the young leader. Pathan posted on X: “Mayank Yadav is trying his hand at international cricket at the right time. “There are exciting times ahead.”
Mayank Yadav is trying out international cricket at the right time. An exciting time is ahead.
—Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) October 7, 2024
Mayank Yadav joins elite club with his maiden on T20I debut
Meanwhile, Mayank Yadav burst into the cricket world with a bang, etching his name in the record books by bowling a maiden in his first international match on Sunday. The rising star achieved this remarkable feat during the first T20I match between India and Bangladesh.
This significant achievement places him among an elite group of Indian bowlers like former Indian pacer and current chief selector Ajit Agarkar and his senior teammate Arshdeep Singh, who also bowled maidens on their T20I debuts.
Maiden bowled on T20I debut for India:
Ajit Agarkar: Debut in 2006
Khaleel Ahmed: Debut in 2018
Arshdeep Singh: debut in 2022
Navdeep Saini: debut in 2019
Mayank Yadav: Debut in 2024
It was not just Mayank’s ability to keep the opposition calm but also his blistering pace. With an impressive speed of 149.9 kmph during his spell, Mayank has already shown why he is touted as a future pillar of India’s pace attack. His ability to consistently generate fearsome speed with control makes him a dangerous weapon for the Indian team.
Notably, the 22-year-old’s astonishing speed of 156.7 kmph during IPL 2024 sent shockwaves through the cricket world and remains Mayak’s fastest delivery till date. With raw talent and fierce determination, the future looks incredibly bright for this emerging sensation.
He was determined to hit the right length instead of bowling faster: Mayank Yadav
After the match, Mayak Yadav said, “Today I focused more on my body. Also, he was determined to hit the right length rather than bowling faster. I didn’t think about my speed. I just tried to leak as few runs as possible and bowl the right line and length.”