Mayank Yadav Makes Long-Awaited Comeback In MI vs LSG IPL 2025 Match After Injury Layoff

Express pacer Mayank Yadav made his much-anticipated return to professional cricket during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium on April 27 (Sunday). This marked his first competitive appearance since India's T20I series against Bangladesh in October 2024, following a prolonged recovery from back and toe injuries.

After winning the toss, Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant announced that Shardul Thakur made way for Mayank Yadav in the MI vs LSG match. “We are bowling first. In a day game you want to utilize the surface. We are in a good space and personally Its easier to put the team ahead, makes it easier. Eventually you want to play good cricket and take everyday as your first day. One change. Shardul is out and Mayank Yadav is in,” Pant said at toss.

Lucknow Super Giants Playing XI vs Mumbai Indians: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Abdul Samad, Ayush Badoni, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav

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