BCCI keen on providing Riyan Parag an extended run for his all-round skill

Riyan Parag was picked for the forthcoming white-ball series against Sri Lanka by BCCI selectors despite his mediocre performances in the series against Zimbabwe. The youthful player was selected for both the T20Is and the ODI team since Tilak Varma is presently sidelined with an injury.

His selection, meanwhile, was expected given that the BCCI is currently keen to develop him into a long-term player in white-ball cricket.

His all-around ability in domestic cricket impressed the selectors, and they were particularly pleased with his approach to the game. As a result of the administrators’ desire to develop him for the future, the cricket player from Assam should have greater prospects in the future.

“Parag has shown a great deal of potential and has elevated his level of enthusiasm towards the game. Right now, he wants to remain at the wicket. He is a great fielder and can bowl fairly well, which increases his worth. The person close to the process told TOI that the selectors wanted to groom him for the future.

They are eager to see Harshit Rana succeed as well. The bowler made waves in the Indian Premier League (IPL) of 2024, and as a result, he was called up to the Indian ODI squad for the Sri Lanka series. The source claims that the selectors were pleased with his variation and that they will be watching this cricketer closely for white-ball cricket.

“At the end of the game, he can bowl slower balls, yorkers, and other variations.” He’s therefore a solid choice for white-ball cricket,” the source continued.

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Rana finished as the joint fourth-leading wicket-taker of the IPL 2024 after taking 19 wickets in 13 matches. In the series against Sri Lanka, he is anticipated to get some action. Should the pacer perform well, Rana might find himself in the Indian side for the 2025 Champions Trophy. Rana must, however, continue to be dependable for that.