After Mayank Yadav Debut, Ex-Pakistan Star Kamran Akmal Gives Big Verdict On India's Medical Team

07.10.2024 - 17:59 sports.ndtv.com

Former Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal lavished praise on Delhi-tearaway Mayank Yadav for his splendid T20I debut against Bangladesh in Gwalior.

The stage was set for Mayank to test the speed gun to its limits at the Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium against a sturdy Bangladesh batting lineup.

The 22-year-old, who blew the opposition away with his sheer pace by notching 156.7 kph, showed signs of returning to his peak after a long injury layoff.

He made waves with variation in his pace and made Bangladesh batters toil hard for each run in his four-over spell. Kamran sang verses of Mayank's praise after the youngster made history in a memorable T20I debut for India. "Mayank Yadav came back with fitness and bowled a maiden over in his debut.

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