‘Thoda run kya kia phirse bolna shuru’ - Fans react to viral Riyan Parag’s ‘don’t brag about it on social media’ statement

Riyan Parag is currently busy playing in the ongoing Deodhar Trophy for East Zone. He has been having a great tournament as Parag has scored 259 runs in four matches, at an average of 86.33, including two centuries. But, he had a disappointing ACC Emerging Asia Cup tournament the bat despite India A made to the final.

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He scored just 26 runs in two innings. Now, he will be seen in action in the final against South Zone on 3 August. But, ahead of the final, he came up with some bold statements in an interaction with Cricket Com. He opened up on the criticism he has received regarding his poor IPL season with Rajasthan Royals (RR). 

“Even if I am angry I can take it out in golf, not on cricket.” - Riyan Parag

He said: "People from Assam haven't played at the IPL level, I'm going to play a lot more. I don't take anything for granted, I've the craziest work ethic. All that goes unnoticed because I don’t brag about it on social media".

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Parag also shared the impact of Golf and Gaming on his career as that help him to manage his feelings. In a chat with the Indian Cricket Board, Riyan Parag said: "I think playing golf and gaming online has helped me so much to take my mind off the game. Even if I am angry I can take it out in golf, not on cricket. I can go and game for five hours and my anger is gone and I can start enjoying what I am doing. It has got a lot to do with taking my mind completely off the game before I can focus again and learn from my mistakes."      

He also shed light on his recent success. "There are a lot of people and a lot of things that try and bring down that confidence. But I think believing in yourself, working extra hard outside the field. On the field, I think that that's why the results are coming. I think I've gotten a lot of not mature for sure," Riyan Parag concluded. 

Here is how fans have reacted:

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That is ur biggest problem,u brag way too much on social media

— Raazi (@Rg86037221) August 3, 2023

Alag level ka chhapri hain

— Rohit Jain (@rohitjain2021) August 3, 2023

Laugh button 😂😂

— Deccan Chargers #Hyderabad (@SHAKTI_MAAN11) August 3, 2023

No truth

— Sir Donway 🐐 (@divonconvey) August 3, 2023

All this clown has ever done is brag. Most overrated player in the Indian setup.

— Pulkit 🔰 (@Oletrain) August 3, 2023

He is bragging about not bragging .
If he focus on performing then would be better

— who’s this guy (@realjabronii) August 3, 2023

He is a raw talent, will mature with time👍

— Shubman Gang (@ShubmanGang) August 3, 2023

Again he vomitted unnecessarily …

— SGP (@Pillai_Sunil) August 3, 2023