Speedster Mayank Yadav is set to miss the initial matches of the Indian Premier League owing to an injury. As per reports, the express pacer is suffering from a lumbar stress injury and has started bowling at the BCCI’s centre of excellence in Bengaluru. Considering Mayank Yadav might miss out on playing in the IPL 2025. Let us check out 3 players who can replace Mayank Yadav in LSG’s IPL 2025 squad.
Probable replacements for Mayank Yadav in LSG’s IPL 2025 squad
Will O’Rourke
New Zealand pacer Will O’Rourke can be an ideal replacement for Mayank Yadav. The Kiwi pacer showed his strength with the ball during the recently completed Champions Trophy. Speaking about his numbers in the T20 format, the pacer has played 36 games and has scalped the equal number of wickets in the 20-overs format.
Alzarri Joseph
Express pacer Alzarri Joseph can be another ideal candidate as Mayank Yadav’s replacement in LSG’s squad for IPL 2025. Joseph already has the experience of playing in the IPL, and he can become an asset for LSG. Speaking about his numbers in the IPL 2025, Alzarri Joseph has played 22 matches and has taken 21 wickets. However, his economy is on the expensive side, giving away runs at a rate of 9.55.
Shivam Mavi
Shivam Mavi, a former player of the Lucknow Super Giants, has faced an IPL career dotted with injuries. However, on his day, the fast bowler shines as one of the finest in the game and serves as a reliable wicket-taker across all phases. Although his stint with LSG was interrupted by injury, Mavi has put in commendable effort to rebuild his fitness and regain peak form. For the franchise, he could be a strong like-for-like replacement for Mayank if the latter doesn’t recover in time. With a base price of 75 lakh, Mavi remained unsold in the mega auction, but perhaps the time is ripe for LSG to place their faith in him once again.
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