Riyan Parag is one of the players who has established himself as one of the regular names in Team India in the past year. He has established himself first at Rajasthan Royals, especially with a breakthrough season in IPL 2024, where he emerged as the team’s highest run score of the season wit 573 runs. His ascent happened under the captaincy of Sanju Samson. However, in a recent Instagram post, the star batter has named a huge cricketing superstar as someone who has shaped him into the player that he is.
Riyan Parag Sends Emotional Birthday Wish To Virat Kohli
In an emotional story on his Instagram profile, Riyan Parag wished Virat Kohli on his 36th birthday calling him the greatest of all time. He called him his inspiration and he ma behind shaping him into the player that he is today. He also said that sharing the field with him for Team India is memory that he would carry forever.
“Happy Birthday to the greatest of all time! Your passion, aggression, and unmatched work ethic have not only set the standard in cricket but have also shaped me into the player I am today. Watching you play has been an inspiration, but sharing the field with you is a memory I will carry with me forever. Thank you for being a true legend, on and off the field. Here’s to many more years of greatness!” Parag wrote.
Riyan Parag To Miss India Vs South Africa T20I Series
Riyan Parag has been a regular in the India white-ball setup ever since Gautam Gambhir took charge post the T20 World Cup 2024 win. He was a regular feature in the T20I and ODI series in Sri Lanka, and the T20I series vs Bangladesh. However, he is all set to miss the T20I series vs South Africa that begins from November 8.
He will miss the series because he has been asked to report to the BCCI Centre of Excellence to resolve a chronic shoulder injury.
