21-year-old Mayank Yadav bowled the ball at a speed of 156.7 km per hour against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Tuesday.
Young Indian fast bowler Mayank Yadav, playing for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the ongoing 17th season of IPL, is creating a sensation with his fast bowling. In IPL 2024, Mayank bowled a ball at a speed of 156.7 kilometers per hour in a match against RCB, which is the fastest ball bowled so far in the ongoing season.
Apart from this, Mayank consistently bowls at a speed of 150 kilometers per hour, which is rarely seen among fast bowlers. On the other hand, now the big reason behind Mayank’s fast bowling has been revealed. Mayank’s mother Mamta Yadav has made a big disclosure saying that he has recently become a vegetarian.
So this is the secret of Mayank Yadav’s pace.
Let us tell you that while talking about Mayank Yadav, in an interview with Aaj Tak, the cricketer’s mother said – Mayank has just become a vegetarian. Earlier he used to eat non-veg food. He has been eating vegetarian food for the last 2 years. Whatever he asks us to make based on his diet chart, we make it. He doesn’t eat anything special. His diet includes pulses, roti, rice, milk and vegetables.
Mayank’s mother further said- He (Mayank) told us about two reasons why non-veg food is not helping his body. Secondly, he has started believing in Lord Shri Krishna, this can also be a reason. We did not pressurize him as to why he left Nonveg. He said that whatever he is doing is beneficial for his game and his body.
On the other hand, if we give you information about the performance of Mayank Yadav, he has taken a total of 6 wickets in his name at an average of 6.83 in the ongoing season. He was also chosen Player of the Match for his excellent bowling in his last two matches.