'100% fit and ready': Mayank Yadav ready for return, targets IPL 2026 title
India's fast bowler Mayank Yadav has declared himself fully fit for IPL 2026 after recovering from a back injury that required surgery. He spent 8-9 months in rehabilitation at the NCA, focusing on physical and mental recovery. Yadav expressed gratitude to LSG and owner Sanjiv Goenka for their unwavering support during his challenging journey.
India's rising pacer Mayank Yadav has declared himself fully fit and ready ahead of IPL 2026 after missing cricket for a long time due to back injury. LSG brought Mayank Yadav in IPL and in front of people in 2024 where he showed his raw pace and aggression. Mayank Yadav took Indian cricket by storm in 2024, quickly earning recognition as one of the fastest bowlers in the country.
However, his rapid rise was halted by injuries, limiting him to just six IPL matches across two seasons and three T20Is for India. A stress fracture in his back forced him out of action for an extended period, raising concerns about his long-term fitness and ability to sustain high speeds. Surgery, Rehab and a Fresh Start The 23-year-old underwent surgery last year and spent 8-9 months at the National Cricket Academy (CoE) focusing on rehabilitation and training.
Reflecting on the journey to experts on a interview, Mayank admitted it was both physically and mentally demanding. Mayank said,'' I had a stress fracture in my back, which is why I was out for a long time. I am 100 percent ready right now; my injury is completely fine.
I had surgery last year after the two matches I played in the IPL. It's all fine. The physios and the trainers at the CoE did a brilliant job, and I'm able to bowl at 100 percent after the surgery.