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Rajasthan Royals finally got the benefits of the constant backing and support to Assam all-rounder Riyan Parag this season with the 22-year-old cricketer eventually cracking the code of consistent performance in the IPL 2024. The Jaipur-based franchise registered their second back-to-back win in as many matches with Parag emerging as the standout performer for them.
After years of battle in the cash-rich league, Parag finally repays the faith to the Rajasthan team as on Thursday night against Delhi Capitals, the 2018 U-19 World Cup winner rises to the occasion with a blistering 45-ball 84 to help the home side post 185 on the board which eventually proved sufficient.
Parag, who has been associated with the Rajasthan franchise since 2019 was released from the auction ahead of the mega auction before the 2022 IPL. However, at the auction table, the Pink outfits managed to hold him with a staggering price of INR 3.8 crores. Since then, he has been travelling with the franchise for the same price.
Suryakumar praises Riyan Parag 2.0 version
After the RR innings, Indian and Mumbai Indians middle-order batter Suryakumar Yadav praised the young Assamese batter lauding the new version of the Rajasthan Royals batter. After Parag’s lone fought unbeaten innings of 84 off 45 balls, the 33-year-old took to X (formerly Twitter) and was all praise for the young batter.
Suryakumar said, “Met a guy at NCA few weeks ago. He came with a slight niggle. Completely focused on his recovery and with great discipline working on his skills. And I was not wrong to tell that to one of the coaches there ‘He is a changed guy’ RIYAN PARAG 2.0, Watch out.”