Mayank Yadav, the young Indian fast bowler who took the cricketing world by storm with his blistering pace in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, has been advised by former India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey to embrace first-class cricket as he recovers from injury. Yadav, who made headlines for bowling a delivery at 156.7 kmph, the fourth fastest in IPL history, has been sidelined due to injury and is currently recovering at the National Cricket Academy (NCA).
Mhambrey Disagrees with Cautious Approach
Mhambrey, who served as India’s bowling coach until recently, believes that keeping Yadav out of competitive cricket due to injury concerns may not be the best approach for the young pacer’s development. “I don’t agree that if he is not ready, just don’t play him. This is the age where he has to bowl. A bowler should bowl. The more you bowl, the more you will have control, you will know your threshold as to how much your body can take. You can’t wrap him up in cotton wool saying he will get injured,” Mhambrey told The Indian Express in an interview.
Mhambrey emphasized the significance of Yadav playing first-class cricket to gain experience and understand his physical limits. “We can’t overbowl and burn him out but we have to be smart about how much he should bowl. As a fast bowler, he needs to play first-class cricket,” he stated.
The former bowling coach believes that playing a full domestic season will help Yadav learn about his bowling abilities and physical resilience. “When you play one season, you understand your bowling. You bowl in different conditions. Physically, you will be tested in different phases of the game. Sometimes, you will have to be on the ground for six sessions. And to be able to bowl with the same intensity in the last session will give you confidence when you play at the international level. I strongly feel Mayank needs to grind it out in the domestic season,” Mhambrey added.
Analyzing Yadav’s Background and Training Methods
Mhambrey also stressed the importance of conducting an in-depth analysis of Yadav’s background, training methods, and injury history to develop a comprehensive plan for his recovery and future. “You have to check his background. How much cricket has he played? How much has he bowled? Everything adds up. We need to go in depth about him, what have been his training methods? How many overs he used to bowl, his history of injuries. Going forward, fitness, technical aspects and workload are going to be the parameters for Mayank,” he said.
Mhambrey acknowledged that Yadav’s young age and the current phase of his career make him more susceptible to injuries. “He’s only 22. His body is still developing. He is in that injury-prone age-group. His body has not completely developed yet. His injuries can be controlled, if we understand his background well,” Mhambrey noted.
As Mayank Yadav continues his recovery at the NCA, the former India bowling coach’s advice to embrace first-class cricket could prove crucial in his journey to regain full fitness and make a successful comeback to the national team. With a clear understanding of his background and a well-planned approach to manage his workload, Yadav has the potential to build upon his impressive IPL performances and establish himself as a force to be reckoned with in Indian cricket.Â
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