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New Zealander Lockie Ferguson: As the business end of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 approaches, franchises are being forced into last-minute changes due to the unavailability of overseas players because of various reasons and injury setbacks. Express pacer Mayank Yadav has been ruled out of the remainder of the season owing to a back injury, forcing Lucknow Super Giants to bring in a replacement.

The 22-year-old, who dazzled in IPL 2024 with his raw pace and breakthrough performances, has struggled with fitness ever since.

After making a much-awaited return this season, Yadav featured in only two games before his body gave way once again. “Yadav sustained a back injury and is ruled out for the remainder of the season,” read a statement from the IPL.