Leaders Online Desk: Mayank Yadav, the young fast bowler of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), who has created a sensation in the IPL (IPL), has made a shocking statement. “My aim is not to be the fastest bowler in the world, but to be the best bowler in the world,” he said.
Mayank Yadav made his debut for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2024 last Saturday against Punjab Kings. In the very first match, he created a sensation with his fast bowling. He bowled the fastest ball in IPL 2024 and grabbed everyone's attention with his speed. During the Punjab Kings innings, Mayank Yadav bowled the first ball of the 12th over at 155.8 kmph. Along with this, he became the sixth fastest bowler in the history of IPL.
'Wants to be the best bowler' (Mayank Yadav)
After this match, Mayank Yadav's fast bowling is being discussed everywhere, on the other hand, he has stated that it is not his goal to become a fast bowler. In an interview to an English newspaper, he said, 'I don't want to be the fastest bowler in world cricket. I have never even dreamed of this. I just want to be the best bowler in the world. I am trying to give minimum runs to the batsmen and how to perform consistently. Speed is a plus point for me, benefiting from line-length and where to hit the ball.'