Riyan Parag Shares Virat Kohli’s Profound IPL Advice: “Take Reality Check & Accept This is a Bad Phase”

Riyan Parag, an Assam batter, answered his detractors in the just finished Deodhar Trophy for East Zone with a fantastic all-around performance. In the Deodhar Trophy, Parag, who had a lackluster IPL 2023, showed off his batting talent and finished the competition as the tournament’s top run-getter. In 5 games, he scored 354 runs at an astounding average of 88.50.

Parag demonstrated his power-hitting prowess by playing an aggressive style of cricket and smashing 23 sixes throughout the competition. He was effective with the ball as well, finishing with 11 wickets.

In the championship game, he again contributed a heroic 95 runs, but East Zone’s loss to South Zone by 45 runs in a 329 run chase didn’t get much help at the other end.

Virat Kohli, the legendary batsman who Parag often referred to as his hero, gave the former India captain advise when Parag was having difficulty in the Indian Premier League.

“Mai puri baat nahi bata paunga (I’m not sure what was said exactly). He said, “After a few failures, anything that has worked for half a year must be bad. In the IPL, the competition progresses so quickly that after two losses, you begin to doubt your abilities. I’ve made a ton of errors; everyone does. When two or three games don’t go your way, you feel the need to alter your approach and work style, according to Parag, who spoke to Indian Express.

Assamese all-rounder failed to leave a lasting impression in IPL 2023 with just 78 runs in seven games and one wicket.

The 21-year-old said that Kohli counseled against changing the course of events if they don’t go in your favor.

“Take the reality check and accept that this is a bad phase, but it doesn’t mean that you need to change the process that has been working for you,” he said, the man continues.

Parag continued by discussing the areas in which he has put a lot of effort into improving his game and is now attempting to achieve consistency in his performances.

“I’ve done a lot of hitting practice. I want to make the game more challenging. I’ve grown in maturity both on and off the field. I’ve also played a lot of bowling. My expertise has undergone a lot of development, and I believe the benefits are finally becoming apparent. A few years ago, I believe I was a bit careless. The toughest problem for any cricketer is consistency, he continues, adding that “now I’m learning the tricks of the trade.”