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When Riyan Parag arrived at the airport, he told the BCCI about his encounter and how he had lost his essentials before the journey to Africa. Fans were reminded of the hilarious occurrence by popular cricket player Rohit Sharma, who is notorious for losing or missing things at the team hotel, bus, and even on flights. Later on, Riyan Parag said he managed to get his phone and passport back, and he could do it with plenty of time to spare.
The Indian team for the Zimbabwe tour, led by head coach VVS Laxman, arrived in Harare on Wednesday, July 3, following their victory in the 2024 T20 World Cup. However, the team has a large number of new players since the selection committee, headed by Ajit Agarkar, chose to give most of the World Cup roster a break.
After their strong performance in the domestic circuit and the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, young players with promise such as Riyan Parag, Abhishek Sharma, and Tushar Deshpande were among those who received their first call-up to the Men in Blue before to the Zimbabwean assignment.
Because I was so eager for the trip, I forgot both my phone and my passport. Though I misplaced it, I haven’t forgotten. In a video that the BCCI posted on their official “X” Twitter, Riyan Parag was quot
Travel Day ✅
The Journey Begins… 👌
Excitement, happiness & more, ft. #TeamIndia newcomers 😎#ZIMvIND | @ParagRiyan | @IamAbhiSharma4 pic.twitter.com/YdhK5jldtW
— BCCI (@BCCI) July 3, 2024
The squad is new. virtually a brand-new squad. There are many new players in the Indian group, but because I’ve played with them for so long, there are also many familiar faces for me,” he continued.
There’ll be a unique bond for Zimbabwe forever: Riyan Parag
The 22-year-old later said that all he had ever dreamed about was donning the blue jersey and representing his nation. After being called up for the national team, the cricket player said he was thrilled to hear the call and that he would always have a particular bond with Zimbabwe because he will be making his international debut there.
“Since his early years, a young boy from Assam has been thinking and dreaming of playing for India,” said Bachpan mein ek chhota ladka. Thus, abhi wo ho gaya at last, toh khushi toh bohot hain (I am ecstatic that the dream has come true). There will also be a unique relationship for Zimbabwe. Additionally, I believe that my first game will mark a unique occasion for both the field and me, which would be quite sacred,” the all-round player continued.
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