‘We are humans too, we make mistakes’: Riyan Parag urges IPL commentators to ‘talk about cricket’
Rajasthan Royals skipper Riyan Parag urged commentators and experts to cease personal criticism and focus solely on cricket. He emphasised players' hard work and preparation, highlighting that setbacks don't negate their efforts. Parag stressed the importance of respecting the sport and its athletes, advocating for discussions centered on the game itself.
NEW DELHI: Riyan Parag launched a pointed defence of players after Rajasthan Royals’ seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants in Jaipur, urging commentators and experts to stop personal criticism and focus on the game itself. The RR skipper, who missed the match due to a hamstring issue and remained among the impact substitutes, said players often face unfair judgment from outside despite putting in days of preparation for every game. “We perform according to the expectations of the crowd.
So, I feel, we should all love cricket and look at it in the same way. Players are working very hard,” Parag said after the win. “It is very easy to say, if a team gets all out for 75 or 80 runs, that they do not know how to play or have the mindset to play.
But before that game, there is 3-4 days’ preparation to ensure how we can score 200-250. But sometimes it doesn’t happen. ” ‘Commentators should talk about cricket’ Parag, who has often found himself in the spotlight for reasons beyond his performances this season, including an off-field controversy, said criticism crosses the line when it turns personal.
“We are humans too and we make mistakes too. So, I feel, as much as it is happening outside, especially the commentators, their voices are reaching out to the people. I would request them to love cricket.