Fiery pacer Mayank Yadav turned vegetarian 2 years back: claims Mother

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) pacer Mayank Yadav has set the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 on fire with his breathtaking bowling. His express deliveries, clocking over 155 kmph, have earned Lucknow some brilliant victories in the ongoing campaign of the T20 league. But, what's the secret behind the pacer's express pace? When his mother Mamta Yadav was asked about the dietary habits of the young speedster, she revealed that her son has turned vegetarian over the last couple of years. But earlier, he used to eat non-veg food.

"Mayank has just turned vegetarian. Earlier he used to eat non-veg food. He has been eating vegetarian food for the last 2 years. Whatever he has been asking us to make, based on his diet chart, we would make for him. He wouldn't eat anything special, dal, roti, rice, milk, veggies, etc," Mayank's mother Mamta revealed in a chat with Aaj Tak.

While Mayank's mother isn't entirely sure why the cricketer quit non-veg food, she revealed that there could be two reasons that she is aware of. The first reason was his belief in Lord Krishna, and second that he felt non-vegetarian food wasn't suiting his body anymore.

‘’We didn't force him to reveal why he quit non-veg food. He said whatever I was doing, was good for his game and his body," Mayank's mother revealed.

During the chat, Mamta also revealed that she is hopeful of seeing her son donning the India jersey soon and making his international debut.