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News18
3 days ago
- Sport
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Mayank Yadav's Rehab To Begin Soon After Surgery In Christchurch: Report
Last Updated: Indian fast bowler Mayank Yadav will start rehab at the CoE after successful back surgery by Dr. Rowan Schouten in Christchurch. Indian fast bowler Mayank Yadav is set to begin his extensive rehabilitation process soon after undergoing a successful surgery to address his back issues in Christchurch. The procedure was performed by Dr. Rowan Schouten, a renowned orthopaedic spine surgeon based in Christchurch, who has previously operated on notable cricketers such as Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Jason Behrendorff, James Pattinson, and Cameron Green. Yadav, who had been ruled out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 due to the recurrence of his back injury, returned to India last week. The surgery focused on the L5 vertebra on both the left and right sides. Sources familiar with the situation informed IANS that Yadav would begin his rehabilitation at the CoE in the coming weeks, but no specific timelines have been set for his recovery, as caution will be exercised in his case. Throughout his career, Yadav, based in New Delhi, has faced various injuries. After impressing by clocking speeds of 150 kmph and earning Player of the Match awards in his first two IPL 2024 matches for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), a side injury limited his participation to just four games. Subsequently, he underwent rehab at the CoE (formerly called National Cricket Academy) before making his India debut in the T20I series against Bangladesh in October 2024. However, a stress issue in his back ruled him out of the 2024/25 domestic season. Yadav's potential return to IPL 2025 for LSG, who retained him ahead of the previous year's mega auction, was further delayed due to a toe infection. After joining the LSG camp on April 16, Yadav played only two matches against Mumbai Indians (MI) and Punjab Kings (PBKS), where his pace was significantly reduced compared to his previous performances in 2024. He relied heavily on slower balls and their variations. Following the resumption of IPL 2025 after a ten-day pause due to cross-border tension between India and Pakistan, Yadav was again ruled out due to the resurgence of his back injury. Subsequently, LSG signed New Zealand pacer Will O'Rourke as his replacement. Sources expressed optimism about Yadav's recovery, noting that he no longer experiences back pain, which had previously troubled him. There is hope that, if the recovery and rehabilitation go well, Yadav will gradually return to the field as per the plan outlined by the CoE medical team. (With inputs from IANS) view comments First Published: July 11, 2025, 23:06 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Star
03-07-2025
- Climate
- The Star
Cool ideas to beat the heat
For 20-year-old Mayank Yadav, riding a crowded bus in the summer months in this western Indian city can be like sitting in an oven. That makes it a treat when he steps off and into a bus stop outfitted with sprinklers that bathe overheated commuters in a cooling mist. 'Everyone is suffering from the heat,' Yadav said. 'I hope they do more of this across the city.' Rising heat is a problem for millions of people in India. In Ahmedabad, temperatures this year have already reached 42°C, a level usually not seen for several more weeks, prompting city officials to advise people to stay indoors and stay hydrated. Chilling out: An elderly woman resting in the shade of a tree in Ahmedabad. — AP And yet, coping with that heat is a familiar challenge in Ahmedabad. After a 2010 heat wave killed more than 1,300 people, city and health officials rushed to develop South Asia's first heat action plan. The plan, rolled out in 2013 and now replicated across India and South Asia, includes strategies for hospitals, government officials and citizens to react immediately when temperatures rise beyond human tolerance. Public health officials said it's helped save hundreds of lives every summer. City officials, with help from climate and health researchers, have implemented two simple yet effective solutions to help those affected most by heat: the poor and those who work outdoors. By painting tin-roofed households with reflective paint, they've reduced indoor temperatures, which otherwise might be up to 5°C hotter than outside. More recently, the city hung curtains woven of straw and water sprinklers at one bus stop so commuters can get relief from the sun and heat. Officials said they plan to expand the idea to other bus stops in the city. Residents said both measures have been a relief even as they brace for months of sweltering summer. Throughout the city's low-income neighbourhoods, hundreds of tin-roofed homes have been painted with reflective paint that helps keep the indoors cooler. Hydration station: People drinking water at a distribution centre at a bus stop in Ahmedabad. — AP Residents said their houses were so hot before the roofs were painted that they would spend most of their time outdoors under any shade they could find. 'Earlier, it was really difficult to sleep inside the house,' said Akashbhai Thakor, who works as a delivery van driver and lives with his wife and three-month-old child in Ahmedabad. Thakor's roof was painted as part of a research project that is trying to measure the impact of the so-called cool roofs. Early results have been promising. 'After the roof was painted, the house is much cooler, especially at night,' said Thakor. People like Thakor are much more vulnerable to extreme heat because their houses aren't insulated and, since most of them depend on a daily wage, they must work regardless of the weather, said Priya Bhavsar of the Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar, who is working on the project. Bhavsar said low-cost solutions could be the only respite for thousands in the city who can't afford to buy an air conditioner. Veer Vanzara, who lives in the same area as Thakor and works in a nearby garment factory, said the heat makes his job much worse, especially since his factory has no ventilation. So his family is grateful for the cool roofs. 'The evenings and night are much cooler than before inside our house,' he said. In Ahmedabad's city centres, a 25m stretch of a bus stop has been draped with mats made of straw which, when sprinkled with water, immediately cool the hot wind. Sprinklers installed on the bus stop roof lightly spray cool water on the commuters below, providing instant relief from the blazing heat just a step away. 'When nothing like this was here, it was really hot. What they've done is really good. 'Senior citizens like me can get some cooling from the heat,' said 77-year-old Ratilal Bhoire, who was waiting under the sprinklers with his daughter. Bhoire said when he was younger, Ahmedabad was hot, but it was still possible to walk many kilometres without feeling dizzy, even at the height of summer. 'Nowadays, you can't do that.' Heat is the city's biggest problem and heat waves – continuous days of extreme heat – are increasing, said Dr Tejas Shah of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, who oversees the city's heat action plan. 'We are in the period of climate change, and it has already shown its effect,' said Shah. Shah and other city officials said the onset of summer has become a testing time and efforts such as cool roofs and cool bus stops are reducing heat-related illness and deaths. As climate projections predict only hotter and longer summers for his city, Shah said being prepared is the only thing to do. 'It (the heat) needs to be addressed in the proper way.' — AFP
News18
03-06-2025
- Sport
- News18
Mayank Yadav To Undergo Surgery In NZ, 'Follow Same Surgical Route As Bumrah'
Last Updated: Mayank Yadav will undergo back surgery in New Zealand just like Jasprit Bumrah's recovery path under Dr. Rowan Schouten. Injured fast bowler Mayank Yadav is set to follow Jasprit Bumrah's path to address his persistent back problem. Sources informed IANS that Yadav is likely to travel to New Zealand for surgery on his troublesome back. It is understood that Dr. Rowan Schouten, a renowned orthopaedic spine surgeon based in Christchurch, New Zealand, is expected to perform the surgery. Dr. Schouten has previously operated on Bumrah and Prasidh Krishna in 2023, as well as Australian pacers Jason Behrendorff and James Pattinson. Last year, Dr. Schouten, along with surgeon Grahame Inglis, operated on Australian all-rounder Cameron Green after he suffered a stress fracture in his lower back. 'Yes, it's confirmed that to resolve Mayank Yadav's recurring back issue, he will follow the same surgical route as Jasprit Bumrah. The entire process, including pre- and post-surgery steps, will mirror what Bumrah experienced," sources told IANS. 'This approach is deemed suitable because it will significantly enhance Mayank's longevity as a fast bowler. Mayank has been briefed about this and will depart for New Zealand in a few days. Post-surgery, he is expected to stay for 22 to 25 days to ensure proper rehabilitation and recovery." 'With the surgery being conducted by the same doctor who operated on Bumrah and was consulted during his recovery from the back injury sustained in the Sydney Test, it is widely believed among key stakeholders in India that Mayank will avoid repeated injuries or back-related issues in the future," sources said. After debuting for India in the three T20Is against Bangladesh in October 2024, Yadav was ruled out of the 2024/25 domestic season due to a back stress issue. His return to IPL 2025 for the Lucknow Super Giants, who retained him before last year's auction, was further delayed due to a toe infection caused by kicking his bed. After joining the Super Giants' camp on 16 April, Yadav played only two matches in IPL 2025, against Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings, where his pace was in the 130s, a drop from the speeds he clocked last year. He also relied on variations like slower balls and cutters. Following the tournament's resumption after a ten-day pause due to cross-border tension between India and Pakistan, Yadav was ruled out of Super Giants' campaign due to his back injury resurfacing, with the franchise bringing in New Zealand pacer Will O'Rourke as his replacement. By following the recovery path that Bumrah once took for a similar back injury, there is hope that the young fast bowler Mayank Yadav will recover well and make a strong return to competitive cricket, including playing for the Indian team again. First Published: June 03, 2025, 09:34 IST
South China Morning Post
01-06-2025
- Climate
- South China Morning Post
Cool ideas in Ahmedabad help commuters beat intense Indian summer heat
For 20-year-old Mayank Yadav, riding a crowded bus during the summer months in a western Indian city can feel like sitting in an oven. Therefore, it is a welcome relief to step off the vehicle and into a bus stop equipped with sprinklers that provide a refreshing mist to overheated commuters. Rising heat is a problem for millions of people in India. In Ahmedabad, temperatures this year have already reached 42 degrees Celsius. City officials have implemented two solutions to help those affected the most. By painting tin-roofed households with reflective paint, they have reduced indoor temperatures, which otherwise might be up to 5 degrees Celsius hotter than it is outside. The city also hung water sprinklers and straw curtains at one bus stop so commuters could get relief from the sun. Officials plan to expand the idea to other bus stops in the city.
News18
28-05-2025
- Sport
- News18
Will O'Rourke Creates Unwanted Record, Becomes 1st Bowler To...
Lucknow Super Giants signed young New Zealand fast bowler Will O'Rourke as an injury replacement for Mayank Yadav, and on Tuesday, May 27, during LSG's last league match of IPL 2025 played against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, the 23-year-old fast bowler created an unwanted record. In his quota of four overs, he conceded 74 runs and picked up two wickets (of Rajat Patidar and Liam Livingstone). By finishing with figures of 2 for 74, O'Rourke broke Yash Dayal's record for the worst bowling figures in a run chase of an IPL match. During the IPL 2023 match played between Gujarat Titans and Kolkata Knight Riders in Ahmedabad, Dayal was smacked for 69 runs in four overs.
