Amazing work of Mayank Yadav (Photo-PTI)
Mayank Yadav was awarded Player of the Match in the first T20 match against Zimbabwe. This right-arm fast bowler took 2 wickets for just 18 runs in 4 overs. However, after such a brilliant performance, Mayank Yadav has said something which is raising questions on Indian pitches. Mayank Yadav said in a few gestures that after playing in India, he enjoyed playing on the Harare pitch. Let us tell you the complete statement of Mayank Yadav.
What did Mayank Yadav say?
Mayank Yadav After winning the Player of the Match award, he said, ‘It feels good to contribute to the country’s victory. This is a special moment for me. After playing in India, I enjoyed bowling on this pitch. It is clear from Mayank Yadav’s words that he got a very flat pitch in India and his ball was moving in Harare. Mayank Yadav was playing in IPL 2026. He could not take a single wicket in 4 matches. His economy rate was also 11.37 runs per over. But his figures improved as soon as he came to the Harare pitch. He also started taking wickets and his economy rate was also amazing.
Why was Mayank Yadav nervous?
Mayank Yadav told that he was a little nervous after the first T20. This player was returning to international cricket after 649 days. He said, ‘I was coming after two years and when you come to play for your country there is always pressure. So I was a little nervous. But my thinking and my plan were simple. I became quite calm after the wicket fell on the first ball. I got confidence.
Mayank Yadav is fit now
Mayank Yadav has seen a lot of injuries in his short career. This right-arm fast bowler had to undergo surgery for a stress fracture in his back in July in Christchurch. Mayank told that he has worked on his physical as well as mental strength to make a comeback. Mayank said that he has improved a lot mentally.

