The young pace sensation, Mayank Yadav, is set to return to the Lucknow Super Giants after a long injury layoff in IPL 2025. According to a report by India Today, Mayank will rejoin the squad on Tuesday, April 15. The 21-year-old speedster had been sidelined due to a back injury but has now been declared fit by the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru. The LSG management had retained him for ₹11 crore despite his limited appearance in the previous season.

After a promising IPL 2024 campaign, where he featured in only four matches, Mayank was expected to return by early April. However, his comeback was delayed due to an unfortunate toe injury caused by accidentally kicking a bed. Head Coach Justin Langer earlier revealed this unusual incident, which added to the team’s concern about Mayank’s availability. Thankfully, he has now completed his rehabilitation and will be assessed by the LSG coaching staff before being considered for match play.

Now medically cleared to play, the final decision on Mayank Yadav’s return to the playing XI rests with the Lucknow Super Giants’ coaching unit. They will monitor his match fitness closely in training before giving him the green light. Known for his raw pace and aggression, Mayank’s presence is expected to bolster LSG’s bowling attack significantly. Fans and team management alike are hopeful that his comeback will bring the much-needed firepower to their campaign as the tournament progresses.

🚨 GOOD NEWS FOR LUCKNOW 🚨

- Mayank Yadav is likely to join the LSG squad tomorrow. [Sports Tak] pic.twitter.com/iPfRqP1ahb

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 14, 2025

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Mayank Yadav’s return boosts LSG ahead of crucial clash against CSK

Mayank Yadav’s return will be a significant boost for Lucknow Super Giants, especially considering the team has managed to perform impressively despite limited resources. Earlier this season, LSG brought in Shardul Thakur as a replacement player, and he has delivered a steady performance. However, it's important to remember that Shardul was brought in as a substitute for Mohsin Khan, the team’s left-arm pace option.

Currently, Lucknow Super Giants sit 4th on the IPL 2025 points table, having secured 4 wins from their 6 matches. Their upcoming clash is against Chennai Super Kings, scheduled for Monday, April 12, at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.