Mayank Yadav bowls against Zimbabwe. (AP)
“He reached out to me after IPL 2026. Mayank has had a terrible couple of years since bursting onto the scene during IPL 2024, where he impressed with his raw pace. In May 2025, for instance, he injured his toe after accidentally jamming it against the side of his 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. It has been learnt that Mayank is bowling 10 overs in three and a half hours during his training. Out of the 60 balls he bowls daily, he consistently touches the 150kph mark, while his average speed remains in the higher 140s. 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. He is bowling close to 12-15 overs per day for the last six months or so,” says Devender.
And once his workload hits the peak, how do we manage it at that level so that it does not come down? Because the results of the assessment become visible, then, day by day, when we work together, that trust is built. The kid nearly lost his career & livelihood at 21yrs.
Last year, during one of the Ranji Trophy matches at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, he joked: “Lumbar stress fracture, lower back spasm, toe injury, side strain, hamstring… rehne do bhaiya, list lambi (the list is long),” he told this reporter while getting into his car outside the stadium. I am just taking care of him so that he does not pick up any injury going forward,” says Sharma, who has also worked with Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar, Naman Dhir and Prabhsimran Singh, to name a few. മായങ്ക് യാദവ് “The second thing is that we are working on his workload management. We are increasing the load slowly and steadily, and he is working on it very well,” says Sharma. And once his workload hits the peak, how do we manage it at that level so that it does not come down?” he explains. मयंक यादव दिल्ली प्रीमियर लीग “So, this is a day-by-day process. If we take into account the toll on the joints, muscles and body, and understand the mechanics of the bowler, his action and his lifestyle, then it becomes easier to work with him,” he says. मयंक यादव “And when it comes to Mayank, we are talking about an India player.
NEW DELHI: A video of Mayank Yadav training with Team India’s Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill in Mohali went viral recently on social media. It comes on the heels of the tearaway quick shifting his training base to Chandigarh, where he is working with Gaurav Sharma , the city-based physio who also serves as the head physio of IPL franchise Gujarat Titans (GT). Before going to Zimbabwe, he trained in Chandigarh for three weeks. He got the desired results, and he is (now) training for the upcoming West Indies series,” Sharma tells TimesofIndia.com. Then a spate of injuries derailed his career. Mayank’s injury woes have been compounded by freak setbacks, with the fast bowler twice picking up a new injury while recovering from another. Former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop came to Mayank’s defence. 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. He underwent surgery for the same, and the body takes time. At present, he has no injury. Mayank last played in the Delhi Premier League (DPL), where he featured in seven matches for East Delhi Riders and picked up eight wickets. The spells are divided into three. With the new ball, Mayank is bowling five overs, then three, and finishes it up with two overs. With Mayank, the first thing was how we can gradually increase his workload. “They want him to be ready for longer formats as well. Gaurav explains how he has planned out a programme for Mayank and how he is going through it day by day. We assess what we want to see, and then we are able to do what we want them to do. That allows us to progress day by day. Above all, Sharma feels it is all about confidence, especially when it comes to Mayank, who has gone through so many injuries in his young career. “Definitely, working with a fast bowler is a challenge. With a fast bowler, there are very different biomechanics, so the chances of injury are higher. The most important thing for them is confidence. He wants to know whether I am able to give him that confidence and whether I have the answer to the question he has come to me with. I have to be very truthful with myself. Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines “If I am giving an answer, I have to be absolutely sure that the answer is right. It cannot be hypothetical. If I am research-oriented and I know what I am doing, I should also be able to prove it in the future. That is the most important thing. That is how things work,” he adds.
“To see negative comments about Mayank Yadav today is horrifying.
With the 2027 ODI World Cup in the near future, the process has begun. Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news , check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule . For Mayank, the road back is no longer about proving how fast he can bowl. He has already shown that he can set the speed guns on fire. The bigger challenge now is sustaining that pace, building the workload required for the longer formats and, most importantly, staying on the park. Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.