After a brutal injury layoff, Mayank Yadav is back on track, clocking 150kph again and sparking hope across Indian cricket. The win came after a month‑long rehab in Chandigarh, where physio Gaurav Sharma lifted his back through a meticulous workload plan.
Yadav’s first 150kph burst in training came on the back of a successful IPL 2026 comeback, where he had been criticized for a lack of pace. Former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop cheered him on, calling the return "a miracle" and noting the kid’s resilience at just 23.
The turning point? A 12‑week lean‑in program that split his overs into five, three and two‑over spells, letting him hit five overs at full speed before easing back. Sharma said, "We’re gradually increasing the load and monitoring the body each day to keep him injury‑free."
Stats from the last DPL stint show Yadav took eight wickets in seven matches, with an average speed hovering in the high 140s. His 150kph bursts now come from a controlled 60‑ball session, proving his stamina and consistency.
Looking ahead, Yadav is set to take the field in the upcoming West Indies series, where India will test his new pace against the Caribbean’s best. A fresh weapon in the bowling lineup could swing the series in India’s favor.