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LSG Pacers Mayank & Naman: Fit and Ready for IPL 2026 Opener
31 Mar
Summary
- LSG pacers Mayank Yadav and Naman Tiwari are fit for the IPL 2026 opener.
- Coach Justin Langer highlighted their potential and fitness for the Delhi Capitals match.
- Mayank Yadav has a history of injuries but showed great control at high speed.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) received a significant boost ahead of their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season opener against the Delhi Capitals. Head coach Justin Langer announced that key pacers Mayank Yadav and Naman Tiwari have been declared fit to play.
Langer expressed his confidence in the young bowlers, calling them "exciting prospects" with "huge futures." Mayank Yadav, who impressed in IPL 2024 with his searing pace and accuracy, has faced injury setbacks. Despite this, he has demonstrated impressive control while consistently bowling above 150 clicks. His career statistics include nine wickets in six IPL games and four wickets in three T20Is for India. Naman Tiwari, a standout performer in the 2024 ICC U19 World Cup where he took 12 wickets, is also set to contribute.
The LSG squad boasts a formidable array of fast-bowling talent, including Mohsin Khan, Avesh Khan, Mohammed Shami, Akash Singh, and Anrich Nortje. Coach Langer is carefully assessing the team composition, considering the specific conditions of the red soil wicket at Lucknow's Ekana Stadium for their opening match on Wednesday.
