Rapid Mayank announces his arrival in style

Four rapid overs the speedometer hit a high of 155.8 km/h and regularly crossed the 150 km/h mark are responsible for the sudden attention as Yadav, 21, claimed 3/27 on debut to hand Lucknow Super Giants a 21-run win against Punjab Kings.I)..

All his wickets Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh and Jitesh Sharma came off the short ball in a clear indication that the Punjab batters were rushed by Yadav's hostile speed and steep bounce..

For the record, Yadav has now bowled the sixth-fastest ball in IPL history Shaun Tait holds the record for the quickest ball at 157.7 km/h and the second-best by an Indian behind Umran Malik..

Yadav's association with LSG began when he was picked in the auction for IPL 2022 on the recommendation of former wicketkeeper Vijay Dahiya, then the franchise's assistant coach, who saw the youngster ramp up the heat during Delhi's Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Uttar Pradesh almost two years ago..

As LSG bowling coach Morne Morkel said on Saturday, the franchise had noticed Yadav's potential at the nets in last season's IPL but couldn't unleash him due to injury..

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