After being snubbed from the India squad, Parag in one of India’s renowned podcasts revealed that he will not watch the T20 World Cup 2024 as he wanted to be part of it.
Indian cricketer Riyan Parag finally received his maiden India call-up for the upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe. Parag didn't make it into the T20 World Cup squad despite all the speculations regarding his possible selection. However, India won the tournament by outperforming South Africa in a thrilling summit clash.
After being snubbed from the India squad, Parag in one of India’s renowned podcasts revealed that he will not watch the T20 World Cup 2024 as he wanted to be part of it.
"I'm actually not going to watch. I will only watch the final. I don't want to watch cricket anymore because I want to play the World Cup. I think it's a good feeling. I want to play the World Cup, play for the country. Once I see these people, it gets me motivated. But then, I feel could be doing something else. Once I see a cricket game, I just run to the nets. It makes me feel like I am not doing something right. I'm lacking something and just go out there and smash balls," Parag said on the TRS Podcast.
Former India fast bowler S Sreesanth has criticized the youngster for his remarks.
"Some youngsters have also said that they will not watch the World Cup because they have not been selected. I would say that first you should be patriotic then you should be a cricket lover. But those who have selected the team, they should be supported with all their heart, mind and passion," Sreesanth said on Star Sports.
Meanwhile, Shubman Gill is to lead the India squad for the upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe. The first match of the five-game series will be played on July 6 at the Harare Sports Club. The last T20I will be played on July 14 at the same venue, which will host all five games.
India Squad: Shubman Gill (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Abhishek Sharma, Rinku Singh, Sanju Samson (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Shivam Dube, Riyan Parag, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Kumar and Tushar Deshpande.
Zimbabwe Squad: Sikandar Raza (captain), Akram Faraz, Bennett Brian, Campbell Johnathan, Chatara Tendai, Jongwe Luke, Kaia Innocent, Madande Clive, Madhevere Wessly, Marumani Tadiwanashe, Masakadza Wellington, Mavuta Brandon, Muzarabani Blessing, Myers Dion, Naqvi Antum, Ngarava Richard, Shumba Milton.
India's squad for 1st & 2nd T20I: Shubman Gill (Captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Abhishek Sharma, Rinku Singh, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Riyan Parag, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Kumar, Tushar Deshpande, Sai Sudharsan, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Harshit Rana.
(With inputs from ANI)
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