Mayank Yadav, a youthful express bowler who is about to make his eagerly anticipated debut against Bangladesh in the Blue jersey, will be supported by Premier India hitter and T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav. Considering what the young player can provide the Men in Blue and the fact that pacers are becoming more prone to injuries these days, the T20I captain emphasised the need of handling Yadav carefully.
Specifically, Mayank, who plays for the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), garnered media attention when he won back-to-back awards for “Player of the Match” in his first two games. However, an abdominal ailment forced Mayank to withdraw from the competition. Ever since, Mayank Yadav has been on a rehabilitation and recovery journey. But Mayank was healthy and ready to take on the Bengal Tigers, according to the captain.
“When he played franchise cricket, it was clear that he possesses the X factor. He moves with a little more speed. We had a net strategy where someone else confronted him, so I didn’t face him in the nets. I have witnessed his potential and the impact he can have on the squad, though. In light of that, I think he is a good addition to the Indian team, and I hope he does well,” Suryakumar stated, citing.
“Considering how much cricket is played, it’s critical to manage him carefully. Everyone has their state to consider as well. The Duleep Trophy was held lately. Thus, before the opening Twenty20 International match, he said, “It is crucial to pay proper attention, and the BCCI is doing that.”
For the uninitiated, Team India will play Bangladesh in a three-match Twenty20 International series. The first Twenty20 encounter will take place in Gwalior on Sunday, October 6. Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium is the famous venue for the game. Remarkably, in addition to no domestic games, the arena has never hosted a foreign match. As a result, neither team is certain of the characteristics of the pitch or the playing environment.
Towhid Hridoy, one of Bangladesh’s best batters, thinks that the visitors anticipate a low bounce and a slow pitch because it appeared that way when they first saw it. Therefore, it’s unlikely that this will be a high-scoring event. Suryakumar Yadav countered that the hosts have been rehearsing at the centre wicket for the past three days. He felt the pitch bounced fairly well and that it appeared decent, therefore he anticipates the first Twenty20 international to have a surface similar to this.
“The pitch appears to be solid. We rehearsed on the middle wicket, which is only two pitches away. After practicing for three days, we didn’t think it was that sluggish and low. The playing field shouldn’t be all that different as a result. These are quality wickets for T20 cricket. It looks nice [for run-scoring], but there will also be good competition [between the bat and ball]. The 34-year-old said, “We will find out about the rest tomorrow.
Although this is a new field, we have practiced here for three days so we are familiar with the conditions, pitch, outfield, wind component, and whether or not the dew settles in. Our preferred style of play will be similar to that of the previous T20I series. And you will achieve the intended results if everyone performs their duties,” the Mumbai native continued.
Your batters should be able to bowl one or two overs: Suryakumar Yadav
In addition, under a new captain, Team India is sort of going through a transitional phase. A while back, the Men in Blue mostly used main bowlers and seldom used batters as effective part-time bowlers, particularly when there was spin. Though many hitters have recently demonstrated their ability to bowl as well, they will almost certainly continue to contribute a few crucial overs during the game.
Also Read: IND vs BAN 2024: Shivam Dube ruled out of T20Is due to back injury; Tilak Varma named replacement
“If your batters can bowl an over or two, that’s good. I don’t think this team has many players who don’t bowl. This increases your possibilities for bowling on the ground. Riyan [Parag] bowled four overs, like you witnessed in Sri Lanka. Suryakumar said, “Why not, if someone says he can bowl under pressure?”
India
