Rajasthan Royals all-rounder Riyan Parag proved his value to the franchise after being promoted to bat on the No. 4 spot towards Lucknow Super Giants within the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match on Sunday. Parag scored a 29-ball 43 whereas orchestrating a 93-run stand with skipper Sanju Samson, who scored 82 off 52. While Samson was the focus of Rajasthan’s batting, Parag did nicely taking part in second fiddle to the skipper. The younger all-rounder, nonetheless, has struggled for assist from followers, and he admitted that it is all right down to his character.

In a video shared by the IPL on social media, Parad delved into his ‘character’, as he admitted that it is robust for individuals to assist him. But, the younger all-rounder stays unfazed by on-line criticism.

“It’s tough to support someone like me. I am a different character, I do things a different way. I couldn’t care less to be honest, if I think I am happy in my mind, if I think I’ve prepared well and giving myself the best shot to go out there and perform, I am happy. It’s tough but they’ve (RR) stood by me and hopefully I can repay them,” Parag mentioned.

Backing his beliefs

Keeping issues easy

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There stays loads of chatter across the Royals star however he has discovered a method to shut the surface noise and concentrate on the duty at hand.

“There are a lot of opinions about me, a lot of chat about me. But when I play domestic cricket, I don’t listen to them. It’s true that you have a side ear to what everybody is saying but that’s good and bad. You don’t have to let that affect you. No matter who says what, If I don’t truly believe in it, I don’t think that really matters,” he additional mentioned.