Riyan Parag, who was picked for India’s T20i series against Zimbabwe next month, remained calm and focused on his upcoming responsibilities are four more additions to India’s squad of the tournament, the BCCI announced on Monday. Alongside Parag, Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Abhishek Sharma and Nitish Reddy and Chennai Super Kings’ Tushar Deshpande got their first call-ups in the national team.
Parag’s selection is especially significant as she becomes the second cricketer from Assam to be called up for India after Uma Chhetri, who played for the Indian women’s team. Parag, who is recognized as the country’s top talent, did well in the recent Indian Premier League (IPL) with Rajasthan Royals. He earned this opportunity after a stunning show.
Parag made his IPL debut in 2019, but his standout moment came this year when he scored 573 runs in 15 matches, including four fifties, the highest at a striking rate of 149.22 The score of 84 not out also improved in the 2024 IPL.
Parag’s father, Parag Das, expressed his pride, saying, “It sure feels good when your son gets a chance to play for India. He added: “He’s very normal. He doesn’t respond much. It’s impossible to get information from Ryan because he doesn’t show much. He likes to keep his feelings to himself. Everything the dreams and goals we had from the beginning today has come true.”
The five-match Twenty20 series against Zimbabwe will be held at the Harare Sports Club, with matches scheduled for July 6, 7, 10, 13 and 14. All matches will start at 4:30 PM IST
Parag’s poise in the face of this milestone is a testament to his focus and dedication to his craft. Parag’s calmness in the face of this significant milestone is strong evidence of his focus and dedication to his craft. As he prepares to don the Indian jersey, his journey serves as an inspiration for young cricketers, especially those from Assam, demonstrating that with hard work and perseverance, dreams can indeed become reality.
The cricketing community will keenly watch how Parag and the other debutants perform in the upcoming series, hoping to witness the beginning of a new era of Indian cricket. The stage is set for Riyan Parag to showcase his talent on an international platform, marking the start of what promises to be an exciting chapter in his cricketing career.
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