The T20 World Cup 2024 has kicked off with the USA vs Canada match because the opening contest within the month-long occasion. However, the Indian cricket workforce, led by Rohit Sharma, should wait a number of extra days earlier than their event journey begins towards Ireland on June 5. While Indian followers eagerly anticipate the workforce’s efficiency, Rajasthan Royals all-rounder Riyan Parag has expressed disinterest in watching the T20 World Cup this yr.
Parag, whose identify was thought-about among the many probables for the T20 World Cup squad earlier than the ultimate 15-man roster was introduced, had a stellar Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. Despite this, he did not make it to India’s T20 World Cup squad, not at the same time as a reserve.
In an interview, Parag candidly admitted that he can be extra involved in regards to the T20 World Cup if he had been taking part in. This yr, nevertheless, he lacks curiosity. “It will be a biased answer (prediction on top four teams), but to be very honest, I don’t even want to watch the World Cup. I’ll just see who wins it at the end, and I’ll be happy. When I play in the World Cup, I’ll think about the top four and all of that,” Parag acknowledged.
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— The Bharat Army (@thebharatarmy) June 1, 2024
The 22-year-old had a formidable IPL season, scoring 573 runs at a mean of 52.09 and a strike charge of 149.21. He stays assured about breaking into the Indian workforce quickly. After the T20 World Cup, India will tour Zimbabwe, and with common gamers more likely to be rested, selectors are anticipated to ship a younger squad, probably together with Parag.