Father's 'Govardhan Parikrama' in Mathura pays off as Mayank makes fiery return
Indian cricketer Mayank Yadav made a successful return to international cricket with a strong performance in a T20I against Zimbabwe. His father, Prabhu Yadav, celebrated the achievement by completing a traditional religious pilgrimage in Mathura.
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New Delhi: Prabhu Yadav was performing the 'Govardhan Parikrama' in Mathura when his son, Mayank Yadav, over 7,000 kms away at the Harare Sports Club, was bowling thunderbolts. The 24-year-old pacer, making a comeback after two years, returned with a sensational spell of 2 for 18. It included a 149 kph first-ball wicket in the first T20I against Zimbabwe, dismissing Brian Bennett, who had given India a scare with a stunning 97 during the T20 World Cup earlier this year."Kaise daala? Maine toh match dekha tak nahi. Mai toh bas kal raat hi Mathura aa gaya tha, bas abhi Govardhan Bhagwaan ki parikrama kar ke waapis nikal raha hun (How did he bowl? I didn't even watch the match. I only came to Mathura last night.
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