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Mayank Yadav 'Ready to Go' for LSG, Says Tom Moody Ahead of RCB Clash

Lucknow Super Giants' director of cricket Tom Moody has confirmed that fast bowler Mayank Yadav is now ready for selection after being considered "underdone" at the start of the tournament. Moody clarified that Yadav's absence was due to building bowling loads and match comfort, not fitness issues. His return creates a pleasant selection dilemma as LSG's bowling has been strong, though their batting has struggled. The team, currently seventh, faces a key challenge against third-placed Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Key Points: Mayank Yadav Ready for IPL Return, Says LSG's Tom Moody

  • Mayank Yadav declared match-ready
  • Missed early games due to bowling loads, not fitness
  • Creates selection headache for LSG
  • Bowling solid but batting lacks support
  • LSG faces RCB in crucial match
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Mayank Yadav 'ready to go', says Tom Moody ahead of RCB clash

LSG's Tom Moody says speedster Mayank Yadav is match-ready, creating a selection dilemma as the team prepares to face RCB in a crucial IPL match.

"Mayank is ready to go. - Tom Moody"

Bengaluru, April 14

Lucknow Super Giants global director of cricket Tom Moody shed light on speedster Mayank Yadav's absence in the opening weeks of the Indian Premier League, which was due to a lack of match readiness rather than any concerns over fitness.

Mayank's journey has been far from straightforward. Injuries and long spells of rehabilitation have kept him out for over a year now. Yadav only played two matches in the IPL last season. His final game came on May 4, where he gave away 60 runs against the Punjab Kings.

"Mayank is ready to go. He didn't come into our thinking early in the tournament because he was still a little underdone. Not from a fitness point of view - his fitness was good - but in terms of bowling loads and feeling comfortable at the crease," LSG global director of cricket Tom Moody said.

Moody said that Yadav is now ready for inclusion after putting in significant hard work, but his availability has created a selection dilemma, as the team's bowling unit has performed well even though the batting has not provided enough support.

"We feel he is now at that point. He has worked exceptionally hard. But that does give us a selection headache because our bowling has been pretty solid so far. We just haven't produced the runs to support that," Moody added.

According to ESPNcricinfo, on the eve of LSG's match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (April 14), Yadav spent some time doing spot bowling at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Lucknow Super Giants currently sit seventh on the points table and will be aiming to mount a strong challenge against third-placed Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Tom Moody's explanation makes sense. You can't just throw a bowler coming back from a long injury into the deep end. Match readiness is different from fitness. Good to see they're managing him carefully. His career is more important than one IPL match.
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Priya S
I'm a bit worried though. The article says the bowling has been solid. Why fix what isn't broken? If they bring Mayank in and he has an off day like he did against Punjab last year, it could cost us the match. Batting is the real problem, not bowling!
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Rohit P
Chinnaswamy is a small ground, perfect for RCB's batting. We need Mayank's express pace to get early wickets and put pressure on Kohli & co. This is the right time to unleash him. All the best, young man! 🇮🇳
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Karthik V
Injuries can really break a fast bowler's rhythm and confidence. Hats off to Mayank for working hard to come back. Whether he plays tomorrow or not, just having him ready is a big boost for LSG. The future is bright for him.
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Michael C
Respectfully, I think the management is overthinking this. If he's fit and ready, play him. A "selection headache" is a good problem to have. You pick your best XI. A fit Mayank Yadav is undoubtedly in LSG's best bowling attack.

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