IPL 2024: LSG’s Morkel cautious of blooding Mayank Yadav in T20 cricket

Morkel added that fielding Mayank in T20 cricket, which wouldn’t put a big strain on his body, would be a perfect launch for the cricketer.

LSG’s bowling coach Morne Morkel was a little cautious of exposing Mayank Yadav to the rigours of International cricket right away. | Photo Credit: MURALI KUMAR K

The Lucknow Super Giants fast bowling coach Morne Morkel has joined the chorus of former players rooting for Mayank Yadav’s inclusion into the senior Indian team. y

However, the former South African fast bowler was a little cautious of exposing Mayank to the rigours of International cricket right away, saying it was better for the bowler to spend some time with the Indian camp to gain experience. Morkel added that fielding Mayank in T20 cricket, which wouldn’t put a big strain on his body, would be a perfect launch for the cricketer.

“For me, the first thing you look at a fast bowler is the speed, then you look at consistency, and he (Mayank) is bowling at around 150 plus. His strengths are making life uncomfortable for batters, so when you have that x-factor, you have won that part of the deal. I can’t see why not, he spent some time in the Indian camp, getting used to the conditions, getting used to senior players and the team environment.”

“When I was playing for South Africa, one of the greatest things was young players coming into the squad early, gaining experience, playing in different countries, getting used to the conditions, and keeping the high quality in training. If you can give him an opportunity in white ball cricket, T20 cricket, which is not taxing on his body, it will be perfect,’’ Morkel said.

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The former fast bowler said the LSG team management was closely monitoring Mayank’s workload, and the whole team was excited and happy for him.

“Now the most important thing for Mayank is to gain experience and play as many games as possible. He has a lot going for him, bowling at 150 plus. It is about keeping it as simple as possible, trying to bring stumps into play. Unfortunately, last season, he got injured. In the warm-up game, he bowed quick, and the whole team was excited for him. We need to manage him, look at his bowling loads, his recovery, educate him and help him to find a routine that suits him,’’ added Morkel.