NEW DELHI: India's new pace sensation
Mayank Yadav
emerged as a standout performer for the Lucknow Super Giants in the early stages of the ongoing Indian Premier League season, showcasing his raw pace and precision.
However, his promising start was abruptly halted by an injury during the third game for the franchise, leaving fans and experts alike pondering the cause behind his setback.
Former India pacer
Varun Aaron
weighed in on the matter when posed with a fan's query regarding the potential link between Yadav's injury and his
bowling action
.
Aaron, known for his own pace and action, commended Yadav's technique but highlighted a minor flaw that could contribute to injury risks.
"His action is really, really good, and I really love his action. The only place where I feel he could look is where his left arm is. When it comes down, it gets stuck into his hip," Aaron shared on Star Sports.
Aaron suggested that allowing the left arm to flow through instead of getting stuck could alleviate some of the strain on Yadav's body, potentially reducing the risk of injury.
"So when you talk about generating force and then releasing that force. If you are generating so much force, force is not getting released in the same intensity. You're gonna have a blockage, there's gonna be injuries. So if he can get his left arm go through instead of getting stuck. That will definitely put a little less load on the body," Aaron elaborated.
Despite the setback, there's hope on the horizon for the 21-year-old speedster. After a near three-week layoff due to a lower abdominal injury, Yadav has resumed bowling in the nets, indicating progress toward a return to action. Lucknow Super Giants' assistant coach
Sridharan Sriram
expressed optimism about Yadav's recovery, hinting that he is nearing a comeback.
Yadav's electrifying performances in his maiden IPL stint, where he consistently breached the 150 km/h mark and impressed with his wicket-taking ability, have undoubtedly left a lasting impression.
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