Team India Coach Credited by Mayank Yadav for His Recent Success: ‘He Understands What's Best for Me’

The promising young fast bowler made an excellent debut in T20I cricket, opening with a successful maiden over against Bangladesh. He put in a stellar performance throughout the match, taking a vital wicket by dismissing Mahmuddullah and ending with figures of 1/21 in four impressive overs.

In a video posted by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Mayank admitted that he was nervous and had to calm himself down.

"Great moment because I am coming from an injury. I was very nervous. I was telling myself not to get stressed and be nervous. But when I got to know I was playing the first game, those last four months flashed before my eyes," said Mayank.

Regarding his relationship with Morkel, Mayank said they both knew each other well during their time at LSG and credited the former Proteas paceman for his recent rise.

"It has been comfortable, hung with him for last three years. He knows me, I know him. It is easy for me to work with him. He knows what things are better for me and where I need to work," elaborated Mayank on his equation with Morkel.

Mayank said that he was not thinking of bowling his first-ever over as an Indian player as a maiden over, but rather wanted to live the moment and enjoy it. He became only third Indian to bowl a maiden over for the country in T20Is.

The 22-year-old also lauded captain Suryakumar Yadav for the freedom given to him on his debut match.

"During my run-up, he told me to bowl whatever I wanted. It is important for a fast bowler, especially on debut," he added.