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New Delhi, April 21: Former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth has come down heavily on Rajasthan Royals skipper Riyan Parag, questioning his form and overall impact in the ongoing IPL season.
Parag’s underwhelming returns with the bat have raised concerns. The right-hander has struggled to deliver in key moments, failing to stabilise the innings during pressure situations as the team suffered consecutive defeats.
The Royals’ growing dependence on their top order—particularly Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal—along with No. 3 Dhruv Jurel, has exposed vulnerabilities in the middle order.
Srikkanth, known for his outspoken views, did not mince words while assessing Parag’s performances, even drawing comparisons with Ajinkya Rahane.In a sharp critique, Srikkanth mocked Parag’s lack of contribution, suggesting that both Parag and Rahane are competing for the unwanted tag of the season’s poorest performer. While Rahane has scored 152 runs in seven matches at a strike rate of 144.76, Parag has managed just 61 runs at a strike rate of 122, further intensifying scrutiny on his form. (Agencies)
