IPL 2024: Last 3 days I was in bed, I was on painkillers, says Riyan Parag
Updated On: 29 March, 2024 09:05 AM IST | Jaipur | PTI
"I have worked very hard, the last 3 days I was in bed, I was on painkillers, I just got up today and I`m very happy," said Parag, who was adjudged the Player of the Match, during the post-match presentation
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Rajasthan Royals` Riyan Parag plays a shot during the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Pic/AFP
Architect of Rajasthan Royals` win over Delhi Capitals, young batter Riyan Parag on Thursday revealed that he was not well for the last three days and had to take painkillers to recover in time for their IPL match here. Considered a precocious talent, the 22-year-old from Assam finally came off age as he slammed a blistering 84 not out off 45 balls to set up a 12-run win for Rajasthan Royals against Delhi Capitals.
"I have worked very hard, the last 3 days I was in bed, I was on painkillers, I just got up today and I`m very happy," said Parag, who was adjudged the Player of the Match, during the post-match presentation. Despite his talent, Parag struggled to live up to the expectations and had underwhelming numbers to show in the last few seasons but his hard work paid off as he hit his highest IPL score to lift RR to 185 for 5 here. "(Emotions) They are settled, mom is here, she has seen the struggle, the last 3-4 years," he said. "I know what my opinion is about myself. That does not change regardless of whether I get a zero or not."
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