IPL 2024: Former India great slams Riyan Parag, check reason

Rajasthan Royals (RR) bowed out of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 as they faced a disappointing defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the second qualifier on Friday night.

While chasing a challenging total, RR batters faltered as the lack of dew aided SRH’s spin attack. RR’s unheralded spin duo of Shahbaz Ahmed and Abhishek Sharma left the Royals bewildered with some brilliant bowling.

RR’s dismal batting show led to visible frustration from cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar, who didn’t mince his words as he lashed out at RR batters and especially talented Riyan Parag.

“Seriously, seriously? What’s the use of all the talent if you’re not going to think. What kind of shot is that? Seriously,” said Gavaskar on air.

“So much talent… if you don’t have the temperament, it’s not going to work. So what if you had a few dot balls? You can make up for that,” said the Little Master.

Notably, Parag was RR’s top batter in the IPL 2024, ending his campaign with 573 runs in 16 matches. However, the explosive batter failed to replicate his heroics against SRH, enduring a bitter end to his season.