Watch: Riyan Parag turns Virat Kohli, yells 'beh**c**d' after destroying Dunith Wellalage's stumps with peach
Published - 07 Aug 2024, 05:58 PM | Updated - 24 Aug 2024, 07:31 AM
India National Cricket Team all-rounder Riyan Parag is having a dream debut for India in the ongoing game against Sri Lanka National Cricket Team. The two teams are locking horns with each other in the series decider third ODI at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
Riyan Parag has been turning out as a man with the golden arm for the India National Cricket Team in the ongoing game against Sri Lanka. The all-rounder has brought his team back into the game with his bowling in the middle overs as well as the death.
Riyan Parag chipped in with three wickets on his debut and off all the scalps that he took, the wicket of Dunith Wellalage caught the attention of many. This was because not only did he bowled a peach of a delivery, but he also came up with an aggressive celebration after he removed the young Sri Lanka batter.
Riyan Parag bowled a flighted delivery that drifted in and straightened. Dunith Wellalage was caught at his crease and was defeated on the outside edge. The ball crashed into the off-stump to send the batter packing early on in the innings.
What caught the attention of many was the celebration of Parag after taking the wicket. The all-rounder was pumped up as he celebrated aggressively and yelled, "Beh****d".
Here's the video:
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Parag had a fantastic outing with the ball. When the chips were down, the all-rounder stepped up for his team and brought them back into the game. The all-rounder first removed Avishka Fernando for 96 runs, and after that, the game tilted in India's favour.
Parag then removed Sri Lanka skipper Charith Asalanka for 10 runs. The all-rounder returned with the figures of 3/54. His sensational spell of spin bowling saw the India National Cricket Team restricting Sri Lanka to a total of 248 runs in the 50 overs.
A little disappointed, I could have given 10-15 runs less - Riyan Parag
Riyan Parag talked about his bowling spell and stated that he was disappointed as he could've given 10-15 runs less. He revealed that the wicket didn't have anything for the first 25 overs, but after that, they pulled things back. He also talked about his preferred batting position. Speaking to broadcasters, he explained:
"A little disappointed, I could have given 10-15 runs less. It was turning in the back end. First 25 overs, there wasn't one bit of turn. If it had stayed that way, the score could have been close to 300. After 25 overs, it started to turn and it's a pretty good score.
"We pulled it back in the middle overs. 240-odd was a great effort by the boys. (When asked if he will bat at six) I am yet to know that, I am hoping somewhere around that," he concluded.
Riyan Parag now would be keen to make an impact with the bat and help his team win the game. India ae 1-0 down in the series and would be keen to level the series.
