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Ruturaj Gaikwad replaces injured Riyan Parag in India A squad for SL tri-series

Ruturaj Gaikwad replaces injured Riyan Parag in India A squad for SL tri-series

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3 min readMay 31, 2026 06:17 PM IST Rajasthan Royals skipper Riyan Parag was on Sunday ruled out of India A’s upcoming tri-nation series in Sri Lanka due to an injury and Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad was drafted in as his replacement, the BCCI announced. “The Men’s Selection Committee has added Ruturaj Gaikwad to the India A squad for the upcoming tri-series in Sri Lanka. He replaces vice-captain Riyan Parag, who has been ruled out of the series due to a hamstring injury. Riyan’s rehabilitation will be managed by the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE),” the BCCI said in a media release. Parag had played the IPL with a hamstring injury and is expected to be out for nearly three months including rehabilitation. The tri-series will feature Sri Lanka A, India A and Afghanistan A, and will be played in Dambulla from June 9 to June 21, 2026. 🚨 News 🚨 Ruturaj Gaikwad added to India A squad for tri-series in Sri Lanka as a replacement for injured Riyan Parag. Details 🔽 https://t.co/COTmObu7Sg …

Toss drama in IPL Qualifier 2 as referee fails to hear Riyan Parag

Toss drama in IPL Qualifier 2 as referee fails to hear Riyan Parag

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2 min readUpdated: May 29, 2026 08:00 PM IST Qualifier 2 comes with drama built into it already in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with the winners going through to the final and on Friday, some more intrigue was sprinkled on it even before the start of the match. Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill spun the coin during the toss and his Rajasthan Royals counterpart called for heads. The match referee Prakash Bhatt, however, indicated to Parag that he couldn’t hear the call before picking up the coin. He didn’t allow the camera to focus on the coin but it was clearly visible that it had landed on Tails, which would’ve meant a win for Gill. Instead, Bhatt asked the coin to be spun again. Parag called Heads once more and this time, he had called it right. Parag chose to bat first and Gill admitted in his interview with Ravi Shastri that he would’ve chosen to do the same. “We would have batted first as well. 40 overs of play has already been [played] …

Sooryavanshi fever explodes globally as WWE superstar crowns IPL teen sensation the ‘Chosen One’; Riyan Parag reacts

Sooryavanshi fever explodes globally as WWE superstar crowns IPL teen sensation the ‘Chosen One’; Riyan Parag reacts

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is no longer just IPL 2026’s breakout superstar. He has become a global phenomenon. From cricket experts to former players across the world, discussions around the 15-year-old’s fearless batting have only grown louder with every innings. But now, the Sooryavanshi craze has stretched beyond cricket itself, all the way into WWE. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has become IPL’s newest superstar On Tuesday, WWE superstar Drew McIntyre shared a video on Instagram in collaboration with Rajasthan Royals, in which the Scottish wrestler was seen training in the gym, wearing an RR jersey with “Vaibhav Sooryavanshi” printed on the back. The caption simply read: “Chosen One.” The two-time WWE champion also tagged the teenage opener in the post. ALSO READ: Rajat Patidar eclipsed Sooryavanshi with IPL’s wildest blitz ever, but Kohli’s shell-shocked reaction stole the show While Sooryavanshi is yet to react publicly, Rajasthan captain Riyan Parag quickly joined the fun with a reference to McIntyre’s iconic WWE finishing move, the Future Shock DDT. “Omgggggg don’t remember how many future shock ddt’s I’ve hit on 2k,” Parag …

How RR captain Riyan Parag survived controversy, loss of form and fitness issues

How RR captain Riyan Parag survived controversy, loss of form and fitness issues

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Riyan Parag knew what he was walking into when he took over from Sanju Samson as Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain this season. Replacing a player who had become the face of the franchise was never going to be easy. As Parag himself admitted before IPL 2026 began, Samson was “irreplaceable”, comparing his stature in RR to Virat Kohli’s in Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Rohit Sharma’s in Mumbai Indians (MI). Now, after nearly two months of noise, Parag walks into the biggest night of his young captaincy as RR gear up for the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) challenge in the Eliminator at New Chandigarh on Wednesday. And hanging over the match, inevitably, is Parag himself. All or nothing This IPL has been a strange mix of growth and chaos for the 24-year-old. He has shown flashes of his batting quality and visible leadership moments. There were also off-field distractions, including the controversy around him vaping in the dressing room during a match against Punjab Kings. But RR are still alive. And that, in itself, says something …

IPL 2026 RR vs LSG Playing 11: Riyan Parag Rested

IPL 2026 RR vs LSG Playing 11: Riyan Parag Rested

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IPL 2026 RR vs LSG Playing 11: Riyan Parag-led Rajasthan Royals will square off against Rishabh Pant-led Lucknow Super Giants in the 64th match of the IPL 2026 on May 19 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. The Rajasthan Royals had a mixed campaign in the ongoing season with 6 wins out of 12 games. Meanwhile, the Lucknow Super Giants have only won 4 out of 12 games and have been eliminated from the tournament. Rajasthan Royals are on the verge of clinching the fourth spot for the playoffs in the IPL 2026 season. With five teams as contenders for the final spot in the playoffs, a win in the game will lend an advantage for Royals. Currently, Rajasthan based franchise is sitting in the 5th position of the IPL 2026 points table. Rajasthan Royals won the toss and opted to bowl. Speaking at the toss, Rajasthan Royals Captain standin captain Yashasvi Jaiswal said, “We wanna bowl first. I feel like it’s good wicket to bat later on. There will be some dew I hope.” 🚨 Toss …

Why is Riyan Parag not playing IPL 2026 match vs Gujarat Titans? First-time RR captain Yashasvi Jaiswal reveals reason

Why is Riyan Parag not playing IPL 2026 match vs Gujarat Titans? First-time RR captain Yashasvi Jaiswal reveals reason

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Rajasthan Royals were without skipper Riyan Parag for their crucial IPL clash against Gujarat Titans in Jaipur, with opener Yashasvi Jaiswal stepping in as captain. It marked Jaiswal’s first outing as skipper in the IPL, and he began on a positive note by winning the toss and opting to bowl first. Parag was ruled out after suffering a hamstring injury during Rajasthan’s previous match against Delhi Capitals, a game the Royals ended up losing. His absence came as another setback for Rajasthan at an important stage of the tournament, with the team already struggling to build momentum in the second half of the season. Yashasvi Jaiswal led RR againast Gujarat Titans. (REUTERS) Leading RR for the first time in the IPL, Jaiswal confirmed that regular skipper Riyan missed the clash against Gujarat Titans due to a hamstring injury suffered in the previous game. Jaiswal also spoke about the team changes and his excitement ahead of captaining the side in a crucial encounter. “We are going to bowl first. I think the wicket is pretty good …

IPL 2026 RR vs GT Playing 11: Riyan Parag Rested

IPL 2026 RR vs GT Playing 11: Riyan Parag Rested

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IPL 2026 RR vs GT Playing 11: Yashasvi Jaiswal-led Rajasthan Royals will square off against Shubman Gill-led Gujarat Titans in the 52nd match of the IPL 2026 on May 09 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. Both the Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans had an impressive campaign with 6 wins out of 10 games. This game will be a contest for boosting their playoff chances. Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans have secured the 4th and 5th spots in the IPL 2026 points table, where the Royals have the upper hand with a better net run rate. Both sides have met on 9 occasions where Gujarat Titans have won 6 times while Rajasthan Royals have 3 wins. Rajasthan Royals won the toss and opted to bowl. Speaking on the toss, Yashasvi Jaiswal said, “We want to bowl first. I think the wicket is pretty good. Parag pulled his hamstring, he will be coming back soon. Hetty comes in. I am really excited. Looking forward to the game.” 🚨Toss update from Jaipur🚨@rajasthanroyals won the toss and elected to bowl …

‘I don’t think I need to answer any critics’: RR skipper Riyan Parag after scoring 90 vs Delhi Capitals | Cricket News

‘I don’t think I need to answer any critics’: RR skipper Riyan Parag after scoring 90 vs Delhi Capitals | Cricket News

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3 min readMay 2, 2026 12:02 AM IST Putting all the recent controversy behind him Rajasthan Royals skipper Riyan Parag the batter stepped up for his team, slamming 90 off 50 deliveries with the help of 8 fours and 5 sixes against the Delhi Capitals on Friday. His innings helped RR post 225/6 but it wasn’t enough as DC with the help of KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka, chased down the target and won by 7 wickets. “I don’t think I need to answer any critics or anyone talking about it. But at the end of the day, my job is to get two points. So my score and my innings don’t really matter if we lose the game,” Parag said after the match, reacting to a question on if he answered his critics. “I think it was a good score. I thought 200 was a par score here. It was going to slow down a bit, but I think we could have bowled way better in the middle overs, not let them get away …

R Ashwin reacts to Riyan Parag vaping incident: ‘You have some responsibility…’

R Ashwin reacts to Riyan Parag vaping incident: ‘You have some responsibility…’

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3 min readUpdated: May 1, 2026 10:47 AM IST Rajasthan Royals skipper Riyan Parag found himself mired in controversy after being caught vaping inside the dressing room by broadcast cameras during the match against Punjab Kings in Mullanpur on Tuesday. Parag also faced the ire of the BCCI, which slashed 25 per cent of his match fee and handed him a demerit point two days after the incident. Visuals of the incident, captured during the live broadcast, had gone viral online and triggered widespread debate. The BCCI also added that it ‘is also exploring other options to initiate proceedings for stringent action against the erring team, its officials and player/s to ensure that the reputation of IPL remains intact.’ Former India off-spinner R Ashwin responded to the incident involving his former Rajasthan teammate and said that such episodes were avoidable for a cricket in a public platform. ALSO READ | Hefty fine for Riyan Parag as RR captain admits offence, stringent action against team expected “I think this is totally a situation that could have …

Vape video: Hefty fine for Riyan Parag as RR captain admits offence, stringent action against team expected | Cricket News

Vape video: Hefty fine for Riyan Parag as RR captain admits offence, stringent action against team expected | Cricket News

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3 min readMumbaiUpdated: Apr 30, 2026 02:09 PM IST The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has fined Riyan Parag 25 per cent of his match fee and handed him one demerit point for vaping inside the dressing room during Rajasthan Royals’ IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings in Mullanpur on Tuesday. “Riyan Parag, Captain, Rajasthan Royals, has been fined 25% of his match fee and has also accumulated one Demerit Point for breaching Level 1 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct for Players and Team Officials during Match No. 40 of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against Punjab Kings,” the BCCI said in a statement. The statement added that Riyan was found to have breached Article 2.21 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct, which relates to ‘conduct that brings the game into disrepute.’ ALSO READ | BCCI reacts to Riyan Parag vape video: ‘We’ll seek an explanation…’ “The incident occurred during the second innings when Riyan was seen using a vape inside the dressing room. Riyan admitted to the offence …