Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) fast bowler Mayank Yadav made a comeback during the clash against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025. Mayank, whose career has been marred by injuries, missed more than six months of action due to a back injury. Upon return, he picked the wickets of Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya, however, he wasn't bowling at his full pace.

Reacting to the drop in speed, Mayank said that losing pace after an injury layoff is normal, adding that he needs to give his body time to return to normal intensity and fitness.

“This is normal. I had a major injury because of which I was out of cricket for five to six months. The body will adapt and take its own time. I will have to give some time to my body and my bowling to get those speeds back. There have been no changes in my bowling technique,” said Mayank ahead of LSG’s game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Lucknow on Friday.

“There is no drastic change in my strategy. I will continue to do what I used to. My body is taking a little time. I have not seen the intensity (and) the match pressure for a while now. So it is very normal that the body is responding a little differently after a major injury. I don’t have a different mindset or intent. That remains the same. But I need to read the wickets and the batsmen quicker,” Mayank was quoted by ESPNcricinfo.

Meanwhile, the BCCI suspended the IPL for a week with immediate effect due to the border tensions with Pakistan. The BCCI released a statement and said a decision on the new schedule and venues will be announced in due course.

"The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to suspend the remainder of the ongoing TATA IPL 2025 with immediate effect for one week. Further updates regarding the new schedule and venues of the tournament will be announced in due course after a comprehensive assessment of the situation in consultation with relevant authorities and stakeholders," said the release.

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