Lucknow Super Giants might find themselves under pressure on the 2026 IPL points table, but the franchise still has a clear pathway to feeding India with genuine pace options. In the near future, the spotlight could fall on Prince Yadav, Mohsin Khan and Mayank Yadav—three fast-bowling prospects who look built for T20 intensity.
All three have pace to burn, but their styles bring different dimensions. Prince Yadav is primarily a swing bowler, while Mohsin Khan and Mayank Yadav tend to attack off the deck, generating pace, bounce and discomfort for batters right from the first overs.
Quick facts
- LSG’s fast-bowling prospects include Prince Yadav, Mohsin Khan and Mayank Yadav.
- Prince is described as more of a swing bowler.
- Mohsin Khan and Mayank Yadav predominantly hit the deck and create bounce.
- Mayank Yadav has already played three T20 international matches.
- Former India bowling coach Bharat Arun (currently with LSG) believes the trio are improving quickly.
- LSG returned to winning ways versus Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Thursday.
- Prince Yadav was the standout bowler in that match, dismissing Virat Kohli for a duck.
Being a left-arm option, Mohsin Khan adds variety to India’s pool of fast bowlers, something the national setup has been keen to develop. Arshdeep Singh is already in the mix and doing well, but the argument is simple: having another high-upside left-arm bowler strengthens depth and also raises the standard for everyone competing for roles in the XI of the Punjab Kings fast bowling group.
During his comments, Bharat Arun—now working with LSG—stressed that the trio are not just promising, but actively trending upward. He pointed to their current improvement and the belief that they have the skill set to step into India colours when the opportunity arrives.
Arun on the India potential
Arun highlighted why he joined Lucknow Super Giants in the first place, saying the bowling unit was packed with excitement. He referenced Prince’s swing, noted Mohsin Khan’s value, and brought in the example of Mohammed Shami’s current form, while also acknowledging that Mayank Yadav is still catching up on match rhythm.
He added that Mayank is a bit short on match practice, but the trajectory is there. Arun then underlined that beyond the three names, LSG also have other encouraging fast-bowling prospects in their system.
In the clearest takeaway from his remarks, Arun said the trio do have what it takes to play for India. He framed the larger challenge as one of how well India’s team management can assemble the talent and get the maximum out of each player at the right time.
The timing of that confidence came soon after LSG’s return to winning ways against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Thursday. In that match, Prince Yadav was the pick of the bowlers, and his impact stood out most when he dismissed Virat Kohli for a duck.
The dismissal was described as especially sharp: the ball cut back after it struck the pitch on the straight seam, then did the work of uprooting Kohli’s off-stump. It was the kind of swing-through-thecrease moment that immediately draws attention because it’s not something batters see every day.
Arun explained that he and Kohli even spoke about it after the delivery. He noted that for most outswingers, the ball generally swings in the air after pitching, whereas in this case the behaviour after contact was different, with the seam position and how the ball landed playing a key role in what happened next.
While Arun said no bowler can produce that exact ball on demand, he also made the point that persistent work on swing can make such moments possible. He called it a dream delivery—one that sums up why LSG’s fast-bowling group is drawing so much attention for the months ahead.
