Mayank Yadav has managed to win over former cricketers and experts with his searing pace despite playing just two games.
Farid Khan, a sports journalist from Pakistan, has been on the receiving end of some fierce criticism from fans for his prediction on Indian tearaway pacer Mayank Yadav. In a viral video, Farid claimed that Mayank will play for India in the T20 World Cup and the team management is showing him videos of Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf in order to get him prepped for the game against Pakistan in New York on June 9. For the unversed, Mayank has been making waves since making his IPL debut for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) last month.
Despite playing just two games so far, Mayank has managed to win over former cricketers and experts with his searing pace. He bowled the fastest delivery of IPL 2024, clocked at 156.7, during the game against RCB on Tuesday.
In two matches, Mayank has picked up six wickets, conceding just 41 runs. The 21-year-old has been touted by many to play for India in the coming months.
Speaking on Mayank, Farid claimed that former Pakistan bowling coach Morne Morkel, who is part of LSG’s support staff, is working on Mayank to get him ready for the T20 World Cup, especially for the game against India.
“Mayank Yadav will be part of India’s T20 World Cup squad. I assure you. You can take a screenshot of my post. India are getting him ready and he will play against Pakistan. BCCI is already showing him videos of Haris Rauf’s spell against India in the last T20 World Cup. Former Pakistan bowling coach Morne Morkel is at LSG, he is getting Mayank ready,” Farid said in a video posted by him on X (formerly Twitter).
Mayank Yadav will play against Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2024. BCCI is already showing him videos of Haris Rauf 🇮🇳🇵🇰🔥
Former Pakistan bowling coach Morne Morkel also working with Mayank in Lucknow, and making plans for Babar Azam & Saim Ayub 😭😭#tapmad #HojaoADFree #IPL2024 pic.twitter.com/skzUhmxBoQ
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) April 3, 2024
However, Farid had to face the wrath of fans for his prediction.
Here’s how social media reacted:
Mayank Yadav will play against Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2024. BCCI is already showing him videos of Haris Rauf 🇮🇳🇵🇰🔥
Former Pakistan bowling coach Morne Morkel also working with Mayank in Lucknow, and making plans for Babar Azam & Saim Ayub 😭😭#tapmad #HojaoADFree #IPL2024 pic.twitter.com/skzUhmxBoQ
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) April 3, 2024