Harare, July 24 -- Indian speedster Mayank Yadav reflected on his two-year wait to wear the India jersey, saying that the wicket he took on his very first delivery duirng his comeback game made the long and difficult journey worthwhile.

Yadav, who made his India debut at just 22 years old in 2024, described his injury layoff as a tough but important phase that helped shape him as a cricketer.

However, a string of injuries, which kept him sidelined for an extended period, forced him to endure a challenging phase early in his career.

The fast bowler marked his comeback in style, delivering a Player-of-the-Match performance in the first T20I against Zimbabwe on Thursday.

"So these two years, it was a long time, and I was eagerly waiting ...