Xtra Time Web Desk: Gujarat Titans’ left-arm pacer Yash Dayal has had a tough time since Kolkata Knight Riders’ Rinku Singh scored five sixes in the last over in the IPL 2023 game at Narendra Modi Stadium on April 9. Dayal’s cricketing career has hit an unexpected roadblock as he lost his place in the XI and his mental and physical health deteriorated considerably. Gujarat Titans captain Hardik Pandya revealed that Dayal’s condition is still not good enough to return to the field, and it might take him a long time to make a comeback.
According to Hardik, Dayal lost about 7-8 kilos due to illness after Rinku’s onslaught. Dayal fell ill due to a viral infection and the pressure he had faced during the match. Hardik could not confirm whether Dayal would play again this season. Dayal’s last performance in the 2022 IPL season saw him pick up 11 wickets in 9 outings, while in the three matches he played, he failed to pick up a single wicket.
The impact of the KKR match was not only on Dayal but also on his mother, who stopped eating for a couple of days after seeing her son taken to the cleaners by Rinku Singh. However, Dayal’s father has backed his son to make a strong comeback.
In conclusion, Yash Dayal’s recent experience highlights the mental and physical challenges that professional athletes face. It also underlines the importance of providing support and care to players who are struggling with their mental and physical health. We hope that Dayal recovers soon and returns to the field with renewed vigor.