IPL 2025, RR vs KKR | Parag excited to lead Royals at his hometown
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Riyan Parag excited to lead Royals in hometown match against KKR, focusing on executing plans for victory.
Riyan Parag may be a bit nervous on Wednesday (March 26, 2025), but he will be excited, too. Not everyone gets an opportunity to lead a side at one’s hometown, that too at the age of 23.
“I am looking forward to the match against Kolkata Knight Riders and the conditions are familiar for me,” Parag said on the eve of the Royals’ first match in this city this season.
“It has been a long journey for me at the Royals. I have been here since the age of 17 and the management showed trust in me, and that is a big thing.”
Parag, who is standing in for Sanju Samson, acknowledged that bowling was an issue against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
“We spoke about it,” he said. “We had a meeting today. Depending on the situation, we will decide and execute our plans.”
Like the Royals, KKR too had suffered a loss in its first match, against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The bowling coach Bharat Arun said the team wasn’t too worried about it.
“There are a lot of positives, and lessons to be learnt,” Arun said.
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