Sanjeev Kumar
khelja|16-05-2026
Ravi Shastri's advice to Mayank Yadav (Photo-PTI)
Lucknow Supergiants fast bowler Mayank Yadav bowled at fast pace against Chennai Super Kings. He covered 150 km. Bowled at around the pace of one per hour. While watching his bowling, Ravi Shastri made a wonderful comment on him which is going viral. Ravi Shastri said that this player has a lot of talent but he will have to work on his fitness. Mayank Yadav will have to play as many matches as possible. Ravi Shastri said that he would not like to see Mayank Yadav in the gym.
Shastri does not want to see Mayank Yadav in the gym
While commenting on Star Sports, Ravi Shastri said on Mayank Yadav, 'This bowler will have to play matches.
I wouldn't want to see this player in the gym. He will be fit only if he bowls. While giving advice to young fast bowlers, Ravi Shastri said, 'Play matches, not gym. If you are a young bowler, it is important to build bowling muscles. If you try to build muscles in the gym, you will get hurt. I have never seen Kapil Dev in the gym. Saw Srinath very rarely.Mayank Yadav's connection with injuries
Mayank Yadav is only 23 years old and at such a young age he has suffered a lot of injuries.
When he played lower age cricket in Delhi, he suffered an injury to his ankle and hamstring. He missed the entire season in IPL 2023 due to hamstring tear. In IPL 2024, he suffered a side strain and was out of the field only after bowling one over.He made his debut for Team India in October 2024 but after playing 3 matches, he suffered a lower back stress injury and could not play the entire domestic season. He had back surgery in 2025. He has made a comeback in IPL 2026 after 353 days and has played only three matches this season.
Mayank's average speed has decreased significantly. The average speed of this player in IPL 2024 was 145, which is 136 this season. This is the reason why Ravi Shastri has advised him to work on bowling fitness.
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