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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Born again on 21st July': Riyan Parag welcomes new member in his family; pic goes viral
Riyan Parag (PTI Photo) Young Indian all-rounder Riyan Parag recently shared a deeply emotional moment from his personal life, introducing a new four-legged family member in a heartwarming Instagram post that quickly went viral. Describing the harrowing rescue of a critically injured stray, Parag wrote, "Born again on 21st July, and now, officially, my boy. In May 2025, Manavi got a midnight call about a critically injured dog. He was infested with maggots, insects had entered his nose, mouth, even his trachea and he was barely hanging on. Another week, and he wouldn't have survived." Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The cricketer praised animal activist Manavi Rai, calling her a "true animal warrior" for refusing to give up on the suffering animal. Poll What do you think is the most important quality in a cricketer? Skill and technique Mental toughness Sportsmanship "She stepped in and became his lifeline. Today, Janam is slowly healing, he responds to his name, his eyes were saved, and he's defying the odds every single day. It'll take multiple surgeries, six more months of recovery, and constant care which is why I've adopted and fully sponsored his journey ahead," Parag revealed. While his cricket schedule doesn't allow him to bring the dog home, he promised that Janam will receive "all the love and attention he deserves. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Redefine Your Future with a Top Online MBA JAIN Online Learn More Undo " On the professional front, Parag has also been making headlines. During an Instagram Q&A, he called Virat Kohli his biggest inspiration, saying, 'The king who gave me my India cap.' EXCLUSIVE: Nitish Kumar Reddy ruled out of England Test series Parag made history in August 2024 by becoming the first male cricketer from Assam to represent India in ODIs, receiving his cap from Kohli in Colombo. In a BCCI video, Kohli encouraged him with powerful words: "You have that ability to be a match-winner for India... With an impactful presence on the field ball bat and fielding as well, I wish you all the best. Cap 256, Riyan Parag." Though his ODI debut yielded just 15 runs, Parag's aggressive T20I performances, 106 runs at a strike rate of 151.4 in nine matches, mark him as one of India's rising stars. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
United News of India
5 days ago
- Sport
- United News of India
HYROX Delhi tested us in unexpected ways: Riyan Parag
New Delhi, July 20 (UNI) If HYROX Mumbai set the benchmark, HYROX Delhi took it several notches higher. The iconic Yashobhoomi (India International Convention and Expo Center) came alive this morning as 2,600 participants converged to push their mental and physical boundaries at HYROX Delhi, India's second edition of the world's fastest-growing fitness race. The electric atmosphere amped up as top cricketers Riyan Parag, Harshal Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, and Anuj Rawat teamed up for the relay—pushing their limits in a format that was as intense as it was exhilarating. 'Being part of the HYROX event in Delhi was a whole new kind of adrenaline rush. As cricketers, we are used to pushing our limits in training and on the field, but this experience tested us in unexpected ways. Teaming up with Harshal, Ravi, and Anuj for the relay was an absolute blast — full of camaraderie, friendly competition, and a lot of learning. Events like these, where sport meets community and culture, are so important in today's fitness space. I am really glad I got to be part of it,' said PUMA athlete and cricketer Riyan Parag. Part of the global HYROX season, the Delhi race witnessed a whopping 62% increase in participants compared to the inaugural edition in Mumbai, underlining the virality of the format. Racers from across India and 39 countries took to the custom-built arena to complete the standard HYROX format: 8 x 1km runs interspersed with 8 functional workouts such as SkiErg, Sled Push, Sled Pull, Burpee Broad Jumps, Rowing, Farmer's Carry, Sandbag Lunges and Wall Balls. Cricketer Ravi Bishnoi said, 'Being part of the PUMA all-star team at HYROX Delhi was a unique experience, tough, intense, and incredibly satisfying. It gave me a new perspective on endurance and body control, which directly connects with how I train for cricket. Love the PUMA x HYROX gear that was launched recently, it is definitely made for high-intensity athletes. I am happy to have been part of an event that celebrates the strength and commitment of athletes in an inspiring way,' added cricketer Ravi Bishnoi. With participants from every corner of India and beyond, from 16-year-old Shrey Dabral of Dehradun to 66-year-old Ramakrishnan Sankaran from Delhi, HYROX Delhi was a living, breathing showcase of how fitness is evolving into a deeply personal, yet powerfully communal pursuit. Sharing his experience, Cricketer Harshal Patel said, 'I really enjoyed the HYROX Delhi event and how it brought together fitness, competition, and camaraderie in one space. As someone who is constantly working on conditioning and recovery as part of my cricket journey, this was a great test. It is great to be part of PUMA because they understand what an athlete across levels needs to give their best performance.' Spectators witnessed everything from first-time racers discovering their limits to seasoned fitness enthusiasts chasing personal bests. The participants powered through wall balls, gritted their way through sandbag lunges, and crossed the finish line with emotion written across every face. 'For me, HYROX Delhi was not just a fitness challenge, it was a mindset reset. Competing in that environment, surrounded by passionate athletes, really reminded me of the joy of pushing your own boundaries. Whether it was intense runs or strength workouts, the four of us had a great time. It is great to see brands like PUMA championing such events and redefining how we look at fitness in sport,' cricketer Anuj Rawat concluded. UNI RKM
India.com
12-06-2025
- Sport
- India.com
Riyan Parag named captain for THIS overseas tour, know when the five-match ODI series will begin
Riyan Parag. New Delhi: Assam Cricket team, captained by Riyan Parag, is scheduled to take part in a five-match One Day International series against Namibia beginning June 21. The series will also provide a major chance to the players of both sides to attain international experience. Riyan Parag, who captained the Rajasthan Royals in the 2025 IPL, has been appointed captain of the Assam cricket team. The Assam squad features a blend of promising young players and established domestic performers such as Denish Das, Akash Sengupta, and Parvej Musaraf. Namibia, captained by Gerhard Erasmus and featuring key all-rounders JJ Smit and Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, will host the Assam Cricket Association for a five-match, 50-over series in Windhoek at the FNB Cricket Ground. This follows recent Namibian series against other Indian domestic teams, Punjab and Karnataka. Assam and Namibia will play five one-day matches on June 21, 23, 25, 27, and 29. In the 2025 IPL season, Parag contributed 393 runs across 14 matches for the Rajasthan Royals, averaging 32.75 and maintaining a strike rate of 166.53. He also filled in as captain on several occasions when Sanju Samson was injured. One of the standout IPL 2025 matches was played by Parag against the Kolkata Knight Riders where he scored 95 runs off 45 balls. This comprised a five-six over, just showing his brilliance in hitting. Although his cricketing career is not limited to the IPL, Parag has been consistent in the other domestic Indian formats. His first-class achievements comprise of 2042 runs in 33 matches during which his List A accomplishments are 1735 runs in 50 matches and 53 wickets. Moreover, his T20 career reflects the all-round performance of 3115 runs and 48 wickets in 137 matches. Assam's squad: Riyan Parag (C), Denish Das, Pradyun Saikia, Rahul Hazarika, Rishav Das, Sibsankar Roy, Subham Mandal, Akash Sengupta, Amlanjyoti Das, Kunal Sarma, Mrinmoy Dutta, Parvej Musaraf, Swarupam Purkayastha, Abhishek Thakuri (WK), Anurag Talukdar (WK), Ruhinandan Pegu (WK), Sumit Ghadigaonkar (WK), Avinov Choudhury, Bhargav Dutta, Darshan Rajbongshi, Dipjyoti Saikia, Mukhtar Hussain, Rahul Singh, Sidharth Sarmah Namibia: Gerhard Erasmus (C), Jan Frylinck, Malan Kruger, Nikolaas Davin, Dylan Leicher, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, JJ Smit, JP Kotze (WK), Lohan Louwrens (WK), Zane Green (WK), Ben Shikongo, Bernard Scholtz, Handre Klazinge, Jack Brassell, Jan-Izak de Villiers, Ruben Trumpelmann, Tangeni Lungameni
India Today
06-06-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Stars for the future
It was an IPL of many firsts. The first edition to see a player earn a match suspension, the first to see a player, 23-year-old Riyan Parag, hit six consecutive sixes while his still-a-teen teammate Vaibhav Suryavanshi became IPL's youngest centurion. It was of course also the first IPL to be interrupted by war, and to get a tragic post-script. Cricket-wise, two teams, Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, vied for their first title. Digvesh Rathi's on-pitch theatrics entertained as much as irked opponents, and when these went too far, he was benched. And Krunal Pandya became the first to win Player-of-the-Match award in two IPL finals.
New Indian Express
20-05-2025
- Sport
- New Indian Express
IPL 2025: Vaibhav sparkles as Rajasthan Royals trounce Chennai Super Kings by six wickets
With skipper Sanju Samon (41) he raised a match-winning 98-run stand for the second wicket. The skipper was happy playing second fiddle to the teenager. It was only the fourth win of the season for the Royals, who may avoid a last-place finish with Tuesday's victory. After Samson's dismissal, Suryavanshi and Riyan Parag (3) also joined their skipper in the dug out, and it looked like Royals may again snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. The equation read 30 off 26 balls, but Dhurv Jurel (31) and Shimron Heymyer (12) carried the side past the finish line. Earlier, Young Ayush Mhatre once again reminded everyone that he is one for the future with a 20-ball 43 that helped CSK huff and puff to a modest 187 for eight. MS Dhoni's team would have been in bigger trouble had Dewald Brevis (42) and Shivam Dube (39) not prevented the innings from falling apart. Dhoni himself could manage only a sedate 16 off 17, failing to provide a late flourish. There was no end to the woes of the his team's floundering middle order. The promising start was frittered away with Devin Conway (10), Urvil Patel (0) struggling to get going, and they had lost half the team inside eight overs. Pacers Yudhvir Singh (3/47) and Akash Madhwal (3/29) shared six wickets between them. Conway began with a fluent drive off Tushar Deshpande, who was mixing up his length nicely, and beat the bat of the New Zealander a number of times. Conway did not last long, offering a simple catch to Parag at mid-off off Yudhvir. He charged down the wicket but just managed to chip the good length ball. Yudhvir struck again, sending back the talented Patel, who went for a big shot but failed to connect, and Kwena Maphaka took a sharp catch at the edge of the circle. Mhatre moved the scoreboard by finding two boundaries off Deshpande, who was hitting the deck hard. R Ashwin's surprise promotion to number four left the fans delighted as the spin all-rounder broke the shackles with a tremendous six on the leg side off Yudhvir. Mhatre also found consecutive boundaries as CSK milked 24 runs in that over. The youngster continued to bat in aggressive fashion, finding a hat-trick of boundaries off Deshpande but the pacer had the last laugh. Soon Ashwin departed and Ravindra Jadeja also could not make any impact, flicking off his legs to Dhruv Jurel, to give Yudhvir his third wicket of the match. The run rate was not an issue, as CSK were going at close to 10 an over but half of the batters were back in the dug out well before the half-way mark. In came Brevis and the South African churned out yet another impact knock, a 25-ball 42. His entraining knock that had three sixes and two fours was ended by Madhwal. But before that, Brevis and Shivam Dube added 59 runs for the sixth wicket to keep CSK in hunt for a 200-plus total. The spectators were on their feet when 'Thala' Dhoni arrived at the fall of the Protea batter. The CSK skipper punished a full-length ball from Riyan Parag for a six, much to the delight of fans as the chants of 'Dhoni' 'Dhoni' reverberated across the stadium. Runs continued to flow from Dube's bat as the tall left-hander dispatched one from Wanindu Hasaranga into the stands. However, the late push never came.
