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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 …

‘Don’t make such statements’: Ex-India batter slams Riyan Parag’s ‘mental toughness’ remark | Cricket News

‘Don’t make such statements’: Ex-India batter slams Riyan Parag’s ‘mental toughness’ remark | Cricket News

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2 min readUpdated: May 25, 2026 12:07 PM IST Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag faced harsh criticism from former India batter Manoj Tiwary for his comments on his and his teammates’ fitness after the crucial win over the Mumbai Indians on Sunday. After RR held fort at the Wankhede Stadium during a victory that sealed their qualification for the Play-offs, Parag was asked about fitness issues in the camp that have seen him and senior all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja being in and out of the XI in recent matches. Parag claimed that he was not fit to take the field against MI and endured the rigours of a hot day on the field due to his mental fortitude. ‘All mental toughness’ “I am definitely not fit, I was not supposed to play tonight and not play another game as well, but it was all mental toughness. Jofra [Archer] is hard as a rock, Jaddu bhai has got a couple of niggles but he has got the sword and he should be fine,” Parag said during the …

Ravindra Jadeja left out by RR for IPL match vs DC due to workload management

Ravindra Jadeja left out by RR for IPL match vs DC due to workload management

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2 min readUpdated: May 17, 2026 07:58 PM IST Rajasthan Royals’ veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was omitted from the crucial fixture against Delhi Capitals on Sunday due to workload-related issues. Speaking after losing the toss and being asked to bat first, Rajasthan skipper Riyan Parag revealed that Jadeja was left out of the side to manage his workload levels. Uttar Pradesh-born wicket-keeper Ravi Singh replaced Jadeja in the XI, making his IPL debut. Interestingly, the Royals have only featured in two matches in three weeks this month, enduring successive losses to Delhi and the Gujarat Titans. “As far as today is concerned, there’s just one change. Jaddu bhai misses out because of his load management and all of that,” said Parag, who is also returning for his first match since picking up a hamstring injury in the previous match against Delhi in Jaipur. The 37-year-old Jadeja, who returned to his first IPL franchise via a trade deal from Chennai Super Kings ahead of the season, has featured in 11 matches. The left-hander has amassed 190 …

Sangakkara backs Jaiswal to rediscover his best as Rajasthan Royals eye IPL 2026 playoff push

Sangakkara backs Jaiswal to rediscover his best as Rajasthan Royals eye IPL 2026 playoff push

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4 min readNew DelhiMay 16, 2026 09:48 PM IST In the last three weeks, their rivals have gathered steam or unravelled altogether. The Rajasthan Royals have been doing neither — two appearances on the field, two defeats, and a fortnight of enforced stillness in between. The extended breaks have been unkind. After the bowlers’ profligate returns undid a 225-run defence against Delhi Capitals, the batters imploded in a similarly hefty chase against Gujarat Titans in Jaipur. More of the same, and their playoff hopes begin to narrow. RR head coach Kumar Sangakkara knows it. Speaking on Saturday, he stressed the immediate need for balance — for the unit and its lead anchors. He threw his weight behind out-of-form captain Riyan Parag and his deputy Yashasvi Jaiswal, even as both have endured a lean run of late. The league standings have shifted considerably around them, but Rajasthan’s playoff hopes remain intact. Starting Sunday against Delhi at the Feroz Shah Kotla, their top-four chances are in their own hands — three matches lined up against sides that …

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 …

‘same issue continued this season’

‘same issue continued this season’

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2 min readMay 2, 2026 01:57 PM IST Riyan Parag’s form has been up and down in the ongoing Indian Premier League season. However, the Rajasthan Royals skipper blitzed with a 50-ball 90 on Friday against the Delhi Capitals. The innings was all about the talent Parag promises to deliver. However, former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer pointed out a major issue in Parag’s batting since having a breakthrough season in 2024. “He also had a fantastic batting season in 2024, I think that was his breakthrough season, and after that he even played for India. Everyone felt that the boy has talent, but he was not performing consistently. There was no consistency. The same issue continued this season as well. Even last season, he did not score many runs, and this season too he was struggling,” Jaffer said. “Today was the day when the old Riyan Parag seemed to be back, because his bat speed and shot selection were excellent. Even this season he tried a few shots early on, but they were going straight …

Rahul, Nissanka revive Capitals in style

Rahul, Nissanka revive Capitals in style

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Two bizarre tailspins later, once posting 264 and then crumbling to 75, Delhi Capitals resuscitated their drowning season with an emphatic victory over Rajasthan Royals. Openers KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka, with their 110-run stand, were the chief architects. The finishing act of Ashutosh Sharma and Tristan Stubbs, chomping on the toothless Royals’ bowling attack, for 49 runs from 24 balls, was equally significant in their successful pursuit of 226. The biggest gift of Rahul is his biggest curse too. His game is risk-free, percentage-shots reliant, dictated by orthodoxies; his game is largely muscle-free. So much so that he is horribly misconstrued as an oddball opener in the era of unabashed hitters. But this season, he has been rollicking at a strike rate of 185.83. Add the average of 54.12, and he becomes a fearsome proposition. Resolved by failures and steeled by experience, he stripped the chase to its nuts and bolts and devised the ideal method. When his partner Pathum Nissanka went berserk, he calmly played the supporting role (though when gift-beckoned, he took …

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 …