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IND vs ENG 2025: Team India has suffered a big setback before the white ball series between India and England starting from January 22. Indian fast bowler Mayank Yadav, who bowls at a speed of 150 km per hour, has still not fully recovered from his back injury. Due to this, his chances of playing in the T20 series are almost over.
Question on Mayank Yadav’s fitness
According to a report in Times of India, Mayank’s fitness has put the selectors in trouble.
- Mayank has also not got a place in the probable squad of Delhi team for the second phase of Ranji Trophy starting from January 23.
- A BCCI source said:
“Mayank Yadav is still struggling with a back injury. There is very little chance of him being fit for the England series.”
Injured in IPL, left a mark in international cricket
- Mayank Yadav was injured while playing for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2024.
- After this, he made his international debut in the T20 series against Bangladesh in October.
- Mayank, who took 4 wickets in 3 matches in the debut series, performed brilliantly.
- But in this series also he got injured again, due to which he missed both Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy.
What are the options for Team India?
- In the absence of Mayank Yadav, the Indian team may have to make changes in the fast bowling attack.
- There will be a lot of pressure on the Indian bowling lineup in this series of 5 T20 and 3 ODI matches against England.
- The selectors will now have to decide which fast bowler will join the team in place of Mayank.
Eyes on Mayank’s return
Mayank Yadav is one of the few fast bowlers in India who is capable of bowling at a speed of 150 km per hour. His injury remains a matter of concern for the Indian team.
Now it will be interesting to see when he is able to return to Team India after Ranji Trophy.