Mayank Yadav To Make His Debut In 1st T20I? Suryakumar Yadav's 'X-Factor' Comment Keeps Everyone Guessing

All the eyes will be on Mayank Yadav who was called up to the Indian Team for the upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh. Mayank burst into the scene in IPL 2024 while playing for the Lucknow Super Giants. He did impress with his speed and line & length but a back injury ruled him out of the IPL. He was also adjudged the man of the match in the first two games he played but he soon had to be on the sidelines for an injury. He hasn’t been involved in any kind of cricket since then but has regained his full fitness and is now expected to make his debut in the upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh. India host their neighbours in the first T20I on Sunday in Gwalior. It remains unclear whether he will be picked in the starting XI but skipper Suryakumar Yadav lavished praises on the player citing the young fast bowler has an X-factor in him.As quoted by ESPN Cricinfo he said, "He definitely has the X factor - it was evident when he played franchise cricket. "He has that extra pace. I didn't face him in the nets; our net plan was such that someone else faced him. But I have seen what potential he has and what difference he can make for the team. From that point of view, I feel he is a good addition to the Indian team and I am hoping he will do well.” Suryakumar also pointed out that the pacer needs to be managed well as the workload could hamper their fitness. "It's important to manage him well because of the amount of cricket being played. Everyone is playing for their state too. There was the Duleep Trophy recently. So it is important to pay proper attention and the BCCI is doing that."