Mayank Yadav Rebuilds Speed and Fitness for 2027 World Cup

…new ball, Mayank is bowling five overs, then three, and finishes it up with two overs. Out of the 60 balls he bowls daily, he consistently touches the 150kph mark, while his average speed remains in the higher 140s. With Mayank, the first thing was how we can gradually increase his workload. And once his workload hits the peak, how do we manage it at that level so that it does not come down? Gaurav Sharma | Head Physio, Gujarat Titans Devender Sharma, who has worked with Mayank during his formative years, says Mayank has been told to be ready for the 2027 ODI World Cup. “They want him to be ready for…

…bed, resulting in a laceration that later became infected. He made his comeback during IPL 2026, where his pace was low, and the trolling was immediate. Former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop came to Mayank’s defence. “ To see negative comments about Mayank Yadav today is horrifying. The kid nearly lost his career & livelihood at 21yrs. Just to see him play again is huge boost. The fact that he clocked 150kph again is a miracle. At 23yrs just pray for him that he stays fit. The control will come ,” Bishop wrote on X. Now, a few months later, those tracking his development closely say the youngster is consistently touching the 150kph mark again. “At this moment, Mayank is doing really well. He had a back injury.…

…so that it does not come down? Gaurav Sharma | Head Physio, Gujarat Titans Devender Sharma, who has worked with Mayank during his formative years, says Mayank has been told to be ready for the 2027 ODI World Cup. “ They want him to be ready for longer formats as well. He is bowling close to 12-15 overs per day for the last six months or so ,” says Devender. Gaurav explains how he has planned out a programme for Mayank and how he is going through it day by day. “With Mayank, the first thing was how we can gradually increase his workload. And once his…