'He seemed okay' - Krunal Pandya reveals chat with Mayank Yadav following injury scare in Lucknow

Lucknow Super Giants recently breezed past Gujarat Titans at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. Both sides locked horns in the 21st game of the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2024 on Sunday, April 7, and despite getting the win, there were other worrying aspects for Lucknow in the clash. 

Star pacer Mayank Yadav walked off the ground after bowling just one over against Gujarat Titans. It is worth noting that before leaving the field, the youngster’s pace looked down, and he was even hit for three boundaries.

In Yadav’s absence, it was the performance of all-rounder Krunal Pandya that led Lucknow Super Giants to a resounding win. Furthermore, after the game, Krunal came forward to reveal his chat with Mayank Yadav, revealing that it was nothing serious and that the youngster should be okay.

"I don't know what is happening but I did have a brief couple of seconds' chat - he seemed okay, which was quite a relief for us,” Krunal Pandya was quoted as saying by ESPNcricinfo.

"A bright prospect, I'd been watching him from last two years. He used to bowl gun in the nets, last year, unfortunately, missed it [due to injury]. But again, whatever conversation I have had, what I see is that he has a good head on his shoulders as well,” he added.

LSG register third win of the season

Speaking of the clash between Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans, batting first, the hosts posted a total of 163 runs in the first innings. KL Rahul scored 33 runs in 31 deliveries, with Marcus Stoinis adding 58 runs on the board. Furthermore, Nicholas Pooran stayed unbeaten on a score of 32 runs, helping LSG post the total. 

Aiming to defend the target, Lucknow’s brilliant bowling attack had Gujarat helpless. The visitors opened with Sai Sudharshan and Shubman Gill scoring 31 and 19 runs, respectively. Kane Williamson departed for just one run, with Vijay Shankar adding 17 runs on the board and Rahul Tewatia being the highest run-getter, scoring 30 runs. The hosts’ brilliant bowling saw GT bundle out for a score of 130 runs, winning the game by 33 runs. Furthermore, the win saw LSG make their way to third place in the standings with six points in four matches.