There isn’t any agency date set by the BCCI for Mayank’s return but, but when he meets all of the health parameters alongside growing his bowling workload, he may function within the latter half of the IPL.
Mayank’s unavailability within the first half of the event is a setback for LSG, who had retained him for INR 11 crore ($1.31 million approx.) forward of the mega public sale. It was an astronomical leap monetarily for Mayank who had been purchased for INR 20 lakh forward of the 2024 season as an uncapped quick bowler.
Mayank commanded such an enormous wage primarily due to his capability to bowl at breakneck speeds, crossing 150kph-plus constantly, which earned him back-to-back Participant-of-the-Match awards in his first two matches within the IPL. Inspired by his potential expertise, the nationwide selectors added Mayank to the pool of quicks given fast-bowling contracts.
Mayank’s time in IPL 2024 was restricted to only 4 matches on account of a lingering facet pressure within the final two matches he performed. Throughout rehab, Mayank picked a separate harm which delayed his comeback however he ultimately performed the Bangladesh T20Is. Nonetheless, he picked up one other harm instantly after which compelled him to return to rehab. Whereas the BCCI has not formally shared particulars on Mayank’s harm, it’s understood that Mayank has a stress-related harm in his decrease again on the left-hand facet.
In February, former India quick bowler Zaheer Khan, who has taken over as LSG’s crew director, mentioned that the franchise was working intently with the BCCI’s medical crew to chart a roadmap for Mayank’s return. Nonetheless, Zaheer careworn he would solely desire a completely match Mayank again within the saddle. “As a lot as we’re eager on having him [play IPL 2025], we wish him 150% match not simply 100% match so we’ll do all the pieces doable to get him there,” he had mentioned.
LSG are set to play their first match of the season in opposition to Delhi Capitals on March 24 in Visakhapatnam, below new captain Rishabh Pant.
