Mayank Yadav is an Indian fast bowler who utilizes raw, express pace to rush batters and aggressively hit the deck. Capable of consistently breaching the 150 kmph mark, he gained widespread attention by clocking a blistering 156.7 kmph delivery during the 2024 season. He translated this domestic hype into an international call-up, making his T20I debut for India against Bangladesh in October 2024. During his debut, he became only the third Indian bowler to start their T20I career with a maiden over. Yadav began his Indian Premier League (IPL) journey with the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). He made a historic tournament debut in 2024 by becoming the first player to win Player of the Match honors in their first two consecutive IPL games. Across his 6-match IPL career to date, he has claimed 9 wickets with best bowling figures of 3/14 against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Demonstrating immense faith in his high-ceiling potential and elite pace, LSG officially retained him for a massive ₹11 Crore ahead of the 2026 season.