India, April 23 -- Ian Bishop rushed to Mayank Yadav's defence after the Lucknow Super Giants pacer received criticism and trolling on his return to action after a 353-day injury-related hiatus. Last season, the 23-year-old played only two games before suffering a back injury. He didn't play a professional game since then, making his comeback on Wednesday against Rajasthan Royals.

Although his pace was still there and he breached the 150kph mark, his spell against RR proved to be expensive as he also leaked 20 runs in the final over of the first innings. He finished with figures of 0/56 (4), with an economy of 14.00, the most expensive among his teammates.

Taking to X, Bishop responded to criticism and trolling directed at the young pac...