Last Updated: March 27, 2024, 20:33 IST
Rajasthan Royals head coach Kumar Sangakkara mentioned sterling worldwide success of Yashasvi Jaiswal and extra lately Dhruv Jurel has fuelled Riyan Parag’s starvation to excel and therefore elevated the Assam cricketer to the essential quantity 4 spot this season.
Royals have invested closely in 22 year-old, who first performed for the franchise again in 2019.
After performing the finisher’s position for a number of seasons, Parag has been promoted larger up the order contemplating his improved work ethic and performances in home cricket. The begin at the brand new quantity was promising as he smashed 43 off 29 balls in Royals’ win over LSG right here on March 24.
Ahead of their second recreation at residence, Sangakkara defined the rationale behind the choice to promote Parag within the batting order.
(*4*) mentioned the Sri Lankan legend on Wednesday.
“We all felt he has a much more important role to play for us. The hardwork he has done and runs he has scored leading up to the season played a part in that decision.
“Players have to repay the faith and he has made a great start and needs to keep reading the game the well and trusting himself on what he can do at number 4. He is good against pace and spin and that number is ideal for him,” mentioned the pinnacle coach.
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Talking extra in regards to the change he has seen in Parag through the years, Sangakkara mentioned: “The biggest change we have seen in him is his maturity and self awareness. What your game is and how your lifestyle is on and off field. All of that has changed in Riyan.
“He is still a very young cricketer, he should not forget that. He has also seen the huge jump Jaiswal and now Jurel have made. He has got the hunger now and example to follow.”
While Jaiswal made a memorable debut for India final yr earlier than establishing himself as a Test opener, Jurel made on the spot affect within the latest residence sequence towards England.
The efficiency of the 2 Royals at the best stage doesn’t shock Sangakkara.
“I dont think he (Jurel) exceeded expectations. Both of them are exceptional cricketers. Jurel is still doing the heavy lifting (for Royals). He showed in the England series value of preparation.”
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Both have labored laborious at the Royals Academy in Maharashtra’s Talegaon beneath Zubin Bharucha and the hardwork lastly appears to be paying off.
“Sometimes good old fashioned hardwork pays off. That is what they both (Jurel and Jaiswal) have done. It is just a start, they will have tough times in the future and they will have to readjust when teams have a good look at them. But they are definitely on the right track,” added the pinnacle coach.
(With inputs from Agencies)
