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Ian Bishop Defends Mayank Yadav After Costly IPL Return, Cites 150 kph Pace

The message urges fans to value long-term recovery over one bad night.

Overview

  • Bishop, posting on X on Thursday, called negative comments about Yadav “horrifying” and urged supporters to give him time.
  • The Lucknow Super Giants pacer, who played his first game of the season on Wednesday against Rajasthan Royals, conceded 56 in four overs as LSG lost by 40 runs.
  • He highlighted that Yadav hit 150 kph again, calling it “a miracle” given the recent layoff and stressing that control will return with fitness.
  • Yadav is 23 and recovering from a serious back injury that wiped out his IPL 2025, with LSG showing faith by retaining him for INR 11 crore for 2026.
  • High-end speed near 150 kph is uncommon for Indian fast bowlers, which raises both expectations and injury risk and fuels sharp online debate shaped by ex-players and fans.