Fast bowler Mayank Yadav, who lit up IPL 2024 with his searing spells of 150kph-plus pace, has earned his maiden India call-up. He has been named in the squad for the three-match T20I series against Bangladesh,

Mayank Yadav expressed his disbelief over his maiden India call-up for the T20I series against Bangladesh, recalling how he confirmed the news through the BCCI website and shared the emotional moment with his mother.

Mayank Yadav has been picked for the T20I series against Bangladesh starting on Oct 6 in Gwalior. Suryakumar Yadav will lead the team, with Hardik Pandya included but no vice-captain named. The squad also features Varun Chakravarthy and newcomer Nitish Reddy,

Pace sensation Mayank Yadav earned his maiden call-up as the Ajit Agarkar-led senior selection committee announced India's squad for the three-match T20I series against Bangladesh that starts on October 6.

Selectors have added pace bowler Mayank Yadav to a special camp at the National Cricket Academy before the T20I series against Bangladesh. They aim to evaluate his recovery from a recurring side strain and might include him in future international games,

Mayank Yadav was amongst some of the big call-ups by India for the upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh. The selection of the pacer shows India's new-found focus on using format specialists.