Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) fast bowler Mayank Yadav is all set to return to competitive cricket after a long layoff due to injury. The right-arm fast bowler has been named in the India A squad for the upcoming warm-up matches ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup, which begins on February 7.

The India A team will play a practice match against the senior men’s team during the warm-up match of the 2026 T20 World Cup. According to the schedule, India A team will face the United States team in Navi Mumbai on February 2. They will face Namibia on February 6 at the BCCI Center of Excellence in Bengaluru.

Meanwhile, the Indian senior team, led by Suryakumar Yadav, will play a warm-up match against South Africa on February 4 at the DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai.

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Mayank Yadav to make comeback for India A in T20 World Cup warm-up match

According to the Times of India, Mayank Yadav has recovered from a recurring stress fracture in his lower back. After the 2025 IPL, he underwent surgery and rehabilitation and is now ready to return to action.

After making his IPL debut in 2024, he suffered a back injury and then a toe injury. These setbacks forced him to miss the domestic season and the start of IPL 2025 before the back problem resurfaced and ended his season prematurely.

The 23-year-old is now back to full bowling fitness after a layoff of almost a year. He will make his comeback with the India A team in the T20 World Cup warm-up match.

According to the report, “Fast bowler Mayank Yadav has also regained full bowling fitness after missing nearly a year due to a stress fracture in his lower back. The 23-year-old will make his comeback with the India A team during the T20 World Cup warm-up match.”

Mayank Yadav’s journey post IPL 2024 season

Mayank Yadav hogged the limelight with his rapid pace during IPL 2024. He regularly bowled at speeds in excess of 150 km/h and took seven wickets in four games. His performances earned him a call-up to the Indian senior team.

The fast bowler has played 3 T20Is for India so far and picked up 4 wickets. He made his international debut in the home series against Bangladesh.

Mayank participated in IPL 2025 with fitness issues but played only two games. He ended the season with two wickets at an average of 50 and an economy rate of 12.50 before injury sidelined him.

His last appearance was in IPL 2025 in Dharamshala against Kings XI Punjab. Despite ongoing health issues, Lucknow Supergiants showed confidence in his potential and retained him for the IPL 2026 season for Rs 11 crore.

Riyan Parag may get clearance after CoE mock competition

Meanwhile, Riyan Parag has passed the yo-yo test while recovering from a right shoulder injury. He will compete in a mock competition at the Center of Excellence on Friday. Parag has also been named in the India A squad for the upcoming match.

The report added that he could receive medical clearance after the simulated match is over. If Washington Sundar fails to recover in time, Parag still has an option to join the T20 World Cup squad.

“Riyan Parag, who is out with a right shoulder injury, is also likely to be discharged from the hospital after a simulated match at the CoE on Friday,” the report added.

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