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Mayank Yadav can get back to bowling at that high pace, says Aakash Chopra

During the second fixture of the T20I series in Ranchi on October 9, 2026, India opened the batting and compiled a total of 249 for the loss of five wickets. West Indies managed to successfully chase down the target by reaching 252 for four in 19.2 overs, securing a five-wicket victory to level the series at 1-1, aided by an unbeaten 102 off 45 deliveries from Shai Hope.

Mayank Yadav took the new ball for India and claimed early breakthroughs in the powerplay, removing Shimron Hetmyer and Kamil Pooran, with deliveries clocking near 150 kilometres per hour.

Analyzing the performance on JioStar, cricket pundit Aakash Chopra noted the natural nervousness of returning to top-flight international competition following a prolonged injury layoff on Indian batting surfaces. Chopra praised the speed and quality of Mayank's bowling, highlighting that touching high velocities during the powerplay offered crucial mental validation for the fast bowler regarding his recovery from rehabilitation and physical fitness.

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