Though it’s only been two games since new head coach Gautam Gambhir took over, his ideas about team composition have been made quite clear, especially considering the role Riyan Parag has been given.
Parag was a central figure in the Indian team in both the T20I matches against Sri Lanka as he took the middle-order spot as a batter that many thought would be Sanju Samson’s. The fact that Parag can bowl a few overs also gives him the advantage over Samson.
Irfan Pathan’s post on social media suggested the same, as he expects Parag to get a long rope in the middle-order, especially in T20I cricket.
“You will see Riyan Parag getting many chances due to his bowling ability. As a top-order batsman, not many in the country have the ability to roll their arm over. This is where Riyan Parag will get an extra advantage, and rightly so,” Pathan posted on X.
