LSG: The performance of Lucknow Super Giants is being seen well in the current season. Despite having no big name in bowling, this team has shown a good game. In the 7 matches played so far, LSG has won a total of 4 and scored 8 points in the point table. The next match of this team will be from Rajasthan Royals at Swaai Mansingh Stadium on Saturday 19 April. Before the match against Rajasthan, a star player has entered the Lucknow team.

Let's know who is this player

Star player entry in LSG

Actually, Mayank Yadav has entered Lucknow Super Giants before the match against Rajasthan. The team itself has confirmed this through its social media. The team shared a video and told that Mayank has been welcomed. Let us tell you that Mayank was not yet available for the IPL due to injury. He was in COE due to stretch in the back. He was expected to recover by the second week of April, but he was delayed due to injury to his toe.

Watch the video shared by LSG here

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- Lucknow Super GIANTS (@Lucknowipl) April 16, 2025

Mayank Yadav joined LSG

Langer, head coach of Lucknow Super Giants, talked about Mayank's injury at the beginning of the season. He revealed that the fast bowler accidentally kicked the bed and injured his toe. This was the reason that his return was delayed.

It is known that the involvement of Mayank Yadav will make LSG bowling stronger. Let us tell you that this team has experienced players like Shardul Thakur and Avesh Khan. In such a situation, Mayank's involvement will bring further depth in Lucknow's fast bowling.

LSG retained Mayank for 11 crores

Let us tell you that LSG retained Mayank for 11 crores. He made his debut in the last season. In his first season, he surprised everyone with his bowling. Let us tell you that Mayank bowls at a speed of 150 kilometers continuously. Also their line and length are also good.

In the last season, he played 4 matches in which he was successful in taking 6 wickets. He did not play all matches in the last season due to injury.