In a heart-wrenching loss, Rajasthan Royals succumbed to an eight-wicket defeat at the hands of Kolkata Knight Riders, marked by a pivotal moment when a young fan breached the pitch to touch Riyan Parag’s feet. The 23-year-old newcomer’s growing popularity in the region was on full display. However, it was a tough outing for the young skipper, who is yet to taste success in the Indian Premier League.
As reported by spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule, Parag has shown immense improvement in his bowling and batting, but unfortunately, it did not translate into a victory for the Royals. Bahutule, a former Mumbai leg-spinner, expressed confidence in Parag’s abilities, saying, “Riyan has just gotten better and better with every opportunity. Sometimes, performances aren’t recognised, but now with his consistent performances at the domestic level, he has been selected for the Indian team.”
The coach also attributed the team’s struggles to the challenging conditions, stating, “It was a slightly sticky track to start off with, but we could have added about 15-20 runs, and that would have put pressure on KKR. However, we are a young, promising side with a young captain, and it’s a question of just getting into the performance mode. I feel it will come through soon.”
Bahutule, who played domestic cricket for Assam as a professional in the 2009-10 Ranji season, pointed to the stark contrast between KKR’s spinners and his own team’s bowlers, saying, “KKR spinners bowled tighter lines and lengths. They were very persistent with those areas. That’s why they had an impact on our batters.”
The spin bowling coach also commended the new stadium in Assam, saying, “The facilities at the new stadium (ACA Stadium at Barsapara) are very good. It will be very helpful in developing cricket further in Assam, which will be good for the Board as well. I’m sure there will be many more cricketers from here and playing at a higher level.”
As the Royals look to bounce back from their consecutive losses, fans can only hope that Riyan Parag’s consistent performances will translate into victories for the team. With his talent and dedication, the young skipper is sure to be an all-format player in the future.
Original Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/bahutule-feels-rr-skipper-parag-will-be-future-all-format-india-player/articleshow/119611628.cms
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Publish Date: 2025-03-28 00:06:00
