India, March 17 -- Monday morning brought a glimmer of hope for Lucknow Super Giants as the franchise has been handed a major update on fast bowler Mayank Yadav's return date. But the India bowler is still unlikely to be available from the start of the 2025 season of the IPL, where LSG will begin their campaign against Delhi Capitals on March 24 in Vizag.

According to a report in MyKhel, Mayank resumed bowling after he had almost recovered from his tie injury. The report added that he will return to IPL in mid-April, indicating that he would likely feature in the game against Chennai Super Kings at home, at the Ekana Stadium.

"Mayank has already started to bowl and looking good to play in the IPL in a few weeks time," a source close to ...