Reach me via DM: Riyan Parag requests ex-cricketers, commentators not to post negative comments publicly

Riyan Parag has called upon experts, commentators and former
Image source: AP Riyan Parag has called out experts, commentators and former cricketers for writing negative about him in public

Assam and Rajasthan Royals all-rounder Riyan Parag has often faced criticism from fans, experts and commentators not only for his lack of performances and his antics but also for his social media. Parag, who has been relied upon by Rajasthan Royals for the middle-order duties for the last five years, hasn’t really lived up to his performances in the tournament and has had another quiet season, scoring just 13 runs in 7 matches he has played. made an average of

However, his domestic performances for Assam in the Vijay Hazare Trophy have earned him a place in the India A squad for the Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2023. Parag is part of the 15-member squad led by U-19 World Cup-winning captain Yash. Dhul while Punjab and Sunrisers Hyderabad all-rounder Abhishek Sharma has been made his deputy.

In a heart-warming conversation with Rajasthan Royals, Parag addressed the trolls and had a message for the former cricketers. Parag said fans have a right to criticize players when they don’t perform as they have spent their hard-earned money to watch them, but when experts and former cricketers do so in public, it is not right. And they should be given a direct message. His.

Rajasthan Royals shared a clip of the conversation that took place on June 22, in which Parag said, “People pay their hard earned money to watch us perform, not play. That’s why we are not performing, they hate doing. I completely understand. But I think verified accounts, former cricketers, commentators are posting about this on social media and they are taking out time to tweet about me. You Can just text me. I honestly would love it.

He added, “Because if someone can just DM (direct message) me and say ‘Hey, I know that’s how you play cricket’. But if you do that, you have a better way of performing.” There might be a chance.”

Parag also shared his thoughts on missing out on the big matches against Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore and said that he kept looking at himself in the mirror. The 21-year-old also highlighted how fans expect him to post only about cricket on social media, but instead, he uses it to showcase himself as a person and his personal life. Are.

“My Instagram is about my life. It’s not about my cricket. Of course, if you were doing something in the season, we’re going to post about it. But it’s mostly about my life. I’m in. And that’s gaming and golfing. So, I like to show it. People don’t understand it, but I have no control over that,” Parag said.

Parag will be hoping to continue his domestic form in the Emerging Asia Cup as it could turn out to be an important tournament not only for him but also personally. IPL Also from the auction perspective as many are expecting the Royals to release him before the next season.

India A squad for Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2023: Sai Sudarshan, Abhishek Sharma (VC), Nikin Jose, Pradosh Ranjan Paul, Yash Dhull (C), Riyan Parag, Nishant Sindhu, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Manav Suthar, Yuvraj Singh Dodiya, Harshit Rana, Akash Lion, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Rajvardhan Hangargekar

Standby list of players: Harsh Dubey, Nehal Wadhera, Snell Patel, Mohit Redkar

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