Mayank Yadav, tipped for T20 World Cup, suffers a major setback in IPL 2024.

Mayank Yadav, the pace sensation, has been ruled out of the IPL 2024 due to an injury, delivering a huge blow to India’s T20 World Cup prospects. The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are scheduled to play against the Delhi Capitals and then travel to Kolkata for an away game on April 14.

The team is hopeful that Mayank will regain full fitness before their home game against the Chennai Super Kings on April 19. The LSG head coach, Justin Langer, expressed the team’s desire to have Mayank fit for every game but acknowledged the need for him to work towards his recovery.

Mayank, known for consistently bowling at 150kmph plus, exited the field after bowling just one over against the Gujarat Titans, citing discomfort in his hip. According to Langer, an MRI scan revealed a small swelling, and the team remains optimistic about his return to bowling.

Langer also provided a fitness update on left-arm pacer Mohsin Khan, who missed the team’s last two games due to a back injury. Despite undergoing treatment, Khan’s availability for the upcoming matches remains uncertain, with his potential return targeted for the game against Kolkata.

Overall, the team is focused on managing the injuries of key players and is hopeful for their imminent recovery, emphasizing the importance of Mayank and Khan to the team.