The Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson has praised Riyan Parag’s heroic deeds against Delhi Capitals during the 9th match of the IPL 2024 schedule.
Sanju Samson’s Remark on Riyan Parag’s Revival
Rajasthan Royals won their second match against the Delhi Capitals in the 2024 campaign by 12 runs. Riyan Parag was impressive against Delhi smashing 84 runs on 45 deliveries with 7 fours and 6 sixes.
After securing victory in the match played on Thursday, Riyan Parag revealed that he was not well for the last three days and had to take medicines to recover before the time of the match. He was named as the player of the match.
“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.
Despite his talent, Parag struggled to keep up during the last few seasons, but his hard work paid off as he hit his highest IPL score to lift RR to 185 for 5.
“(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.”
“That’s a lot to do with the type of season as well, I had a great domestic season and that helps,” he said.
“Someone in the top four has to play the 20 overs, the wicket was keeping low and stopping, in the first game Sanju Bhayya did it.”
Sanju Samson also praised Riyan Parag after his impressive innings against Delhi.
“Riyan Parag has been a big name in the last few years. Wherever I go, people ask me about him. There is something very special he can give to Indian cricket,” Samson said.
Rajasthan Royals had a poor start as they suffered with early dismissals as they lost three wickets for 36 runs, but Parag helped the side to recover from the match.
“The way we started, the first ten overs, we were like Rovman, be ready you might have to bat! The IPL is changing and we all have to be flexible,” Samson said.
He also opened up on Rajasthan’s decision to bring in Nandre Burger as an impact player.
Earlier it was about 11 players, now it is about all 15 players. Me and Sanga had a lot of chats between the 15th and 17th over before deciding on the Impact Player. It’s all about gauging in which zone they are. You have to look at that and make your decision.
“I saw Sandy (Sandeep Sharma) was calm and Avesh (Khan) was also looking good, so I went with that,” he added referring to the brilliant death bowling by the two pacers.”
He spoke about Avesh Khan‘s last over who defended 17 overs saying, “My plan is always clear. One side was longer, so my plan was to bowl wide yorkers.
“I was giving myself five seconds and only thought about executing them. My focus is always on the execution and back my yorkers.
“Enjoying myself here because we have Sandeep, Boult, and Burger, all of whom have different skills. Samson gives me the freedom to execute and only steps in if he sees I am struggling.
“I try to improve myself every time. In T20s I try to reinvent myself. I never think about selection and only practice what I want to bowl.”
After their victory, Rajasthan secured second place in the IPL 2024 points table and will be playing their next match against Mumbai Indians on April 01 at Wankhede Stadium.
