Mayank Yadav had a return to IPL 2025 that nobody could have expected, with the coming back being sorely mismanaged, both by the BCCI and by LSG. The youngster speed bowler made the headlines last season with 150 kmph rockets but was ruled out after two games this year. It is now being reported that he was rushed into a comeback. After months of hard recovery, the colt was cleared to play on a few days' notice, 10-12 bowling sessions in BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE). Ironically, most of these sessions were of bowling at a reduced pace, and only in the last week of March did he bowl at full intensity. Still, he was allowed to play in IPL 2025. Mayank's joining of the LSG squad was exciting for the masses, who were awaiting his return with bated breath in mid-April. However, they delayed putting him into the playing XI. At last, on April 27, he arrived to make a comeback against Mumbai Indians. In contrast, Mayank got ruled out after just two appearances for the rest of the tournament. Fingers started to point toward BCCI CoE and LSG, especially since fast bowling has been the weak link for LSG this season. Sources now claim that mishandling of Mayank's return by BCCI and LSG resulted in his breakdown all over again. With Dhananjay Kaushik now heading to BCCI's sports-science department, he is said to have cleared Mayank after just a few sessions. Upon joining the LSG camp, his back showed swelling, and he needed heavy taping to even circumvent cramps. A source said: “For a bowler who had such a long absence from the game, it's surprising that it took the CoE just 10-12 sessions to give him a green signal. One-third of those sessions were at a reduced intensity, and he started bowling at 80-85% only towards the end of March. You get a true picture only when you operate at full tilt and then take enough time to assess how the body is responding to the increased workload. That workload is gradually increased to observe and assess how the body is reacting to different levels of intensity. With Mayank, it looked like mere boxes were ticked.” Even more concerning were his speed and bowling action, which appeared to have undergone quite a change from normalcy. He had lost at least 10 kmph in pace; he bowled more slower balls and cutters, blatant signs that he was not fully fit. The LSG camp questioned Mayank for having a reduced speed and not bowling regularly on non-match days. Mayank said he was following the routine given during rehab and couldn't push himself more. Read also: Rohit Sharma Honoured with Stand Named After Him at Wankhede The source added: “It is baffling why his action isn't addressed yet. His body continues to fall towards the side after landing, and that impact will continue to add stress to his back. It is like a car running at 150 kmph and taking a sudden left turn." The franchise got exasperated with that discussion. Sources say the franchise lost confidence in his recovery, soon deciding to release him. It is unlikely that he will retain the franchise for IPL 2026.