Riyan Parag: India A star hits back at critics, says I don't care what people think | Deodhar Trophy

Riyan Parag, the 21-year-old all-rounder, remains a cricketer whose abilities spark contrasting opinions within the cricket community. While he has been subjected to widespread criticism for his performances with the Rajasthan Royals in recent years, Parag is currently displaying a remarkable show of talent in the Deodhar Trophy. The young player has notched up two centuries and accomplished two 4-wicket hauls, setting the stage ablaze with his skills.

However, Parag remains unfazed by the critics. In a candid interview with cricket.com, he expressed his indifference to people's opinions about his game. "I do not care. I definitely do not care about what people think about me. I am going to play cricket the way started playing. I want to play cricket the way I want to play. Performances for me don't really matter, as long as I'm having fun and can stay calm, I think it is sorted."

Addressing the criticism that suggests he takes his opportunities for granted, Parag was quick to refute such claims, stating, "What hurts me the most is that people think I take it for granted, I have some connections or sources, and that's absolutely horse****, I told you about my journey. People from Assam haven't played at the IPL level, I'm going to play a lot more. I do not take anything for granted, I have the craziest work ethic, you can ask people who are close to me. All that goes unnoticed because I don't brag about it on social media. You can have all the assumptions if you don't want to know me."