NEW DELHI: Former Australian pace sensation
Brett Lee
commended the emerging Indian star pacer
Mayank Yadav
for his stellar performance in the Indian Premier League for Lucknow Super Giants.
Mayank, the pace bowler for LSG, made a remarkable IPL debut, causing trouble for batsmen with his blistering pace, consistently clocking speeds of over 150 kmph.
"Firstly it was great to see him bowl that pace.
Unfortunately last night his pace went down at 135 and he went off going injured. So, I think he has got a strain maybe on the side but that happens in sports sometimes. You get injured but I am wishing him a speedy recovery and hopefully getting back and bowling fast again but to see someone from India bowling over a 150 Ks was super exciting," said Brett Lee while speaking to ANI.
In a notable display of speed, Mayank clocked an impressive 156.7 kmph during the game, marking the fastest delivery of the ongoing edition and the fourth fastest in IPL history.
During LSG's victory over GT, anticipation was high among fans for Mayank's bowling prowess, particularly his consistent speed and accuracy. However, in the clash against GT, Mayank seemed to struggle, unable to maintain his usual pace, barely touching 140 kmph, and conceding three boundaries. After completing his solitary over, Mayank left the field.
"Definitely, I keep saying fast bowlers unfortunately get injured. Its part of the game I have been injured so many times playing sport but you have to take the good with the bad and you have to make sure that you take your body into a situation that you feel comfortable and you can play through pain. There is good pain and bad pain but my advice to him would be to keep doing what you are doing. Making sure that you action is as sound as possible and thats what has helped me carry through my career. I made sure I did the extra bit and work. Work on my body and the hardest thing you are doing is not the opponent that you are up against, it is your own body. So, he is only young and I don't want to put too much pressure on him. Let the guy relax. I keep saying Aaram se, aaram se, relax, take it easy. You will be fine," said Lee.
Fans will soon see the Australian speedster in action once again when the 2003 World Cup-winning team member will compete in the World Championship Of Legends.
WCL is a premier cricket league approved by the England and Wales Cricket Board and co-owned by Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn. The league's matches will be hosted at the Edgbaston ground in Birmingham, promising an exhilarating display of cricketing talent.
"Firstly it's great to be here. WCL is going to be a lot of fun. Ofcourse that adrenaline, that passion will still come out and that's a thing we are getting older. We still have that passion to play for our country and you know the names that we are going to come up against are absolutely incredible. Looking forward to get bowling again is going to be a lot of fun," said Brett Lee.
(With ANI inputs)
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