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"Opened Our Jerseys Together": Riyan Parag On Making India Debut With Ex U-19 Teammate Abhishek Sharma

Following his side's series win against Zimbabwe, Indian all-rounder Riyan Parag, who made his international debut in this series, said that it was special making his first appearance in Indian colours along with under-19 teammate Abhishek Sharma and lauded skipper Shubman Gill for his leadership skills throughout the five-match affair. A fine four-wicket spell by Mukesh Kumar and a half-century by Sanju Samson were the highlights as India defeated Zimbabwe by 42 runs in the fifth and final T20I at Harare to secure the series on Sunday.

Never Thought We Will Debut Together, Says Abhishek Sharma On Playing Maiden India Game Alongside Riyan Parag

Abhishek Sharma and Riyan Parag have been together since U19 days and even went on to win the 2018 U19 World Cup trophy as members of the Indian team. Six years later, paths of Abhishek and Riyan crossed again in Indian colours when the duo got to make their senior India men's T20I debuts on tour of Zimbabwe. After India won fifth and final T20I by 42 runs to win series 4-1, Abhishek told broadcasters how he never imagined he would make his international debut alongside Riyan. "Last few games it was pretty good for bowling and as Riyan said after the 1st game we all woke up."

Ex-India Star Takes Dig At Riyan Parag Over 'World Cup' Stance, Mentions Patriotism

On the back of a breakthrough season in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Rajasthan Royals batter Riyan Parag has been rewarded with an India call-up for the upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe. Parag was the third-highest run-scorer in IPL 2024 with 573 runs in 16 matches. In spite of discussions regarding his selection for the T20 World Cup, Parag did not find a place in the squad of the tournament, which India won after beating South Africa in the final.

Watch: Riyan Parag Receives Debut India Cap From His Father In Emotional Ceremony

Receiving the iconic blue Team India cap for the first time is an honour very few get to experience. But the moment was made even more special for Riyan Parag, as he was presented his first India cap by his own father, before making his debut in India's first T20I against Zimbabwe in Harare. Riyan Parag's father, Parag Das, is a former first class cricketer for Assam. Riyan also became the first-ever player from Assam to play for the Indian cricket team.

India vs Zimbabwe Live Streaming 2nd T20I Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch Match Live?

India vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20I Live Streaming: After the shock 13-run loss to Zimbabwe in the first T20I, Shubman Gill-led Team India have an instant opportunity to put things behind them and get back to form. With the first two T20Is being held on consecutive days, some of the squad could be rested. Harshit Rana and B Sai Sudharsan - who have been included in the squad for only the first two T20Is - will hope to make their T20I debuts for India today. Abhishek Sharma, Riyan Parag and Dhruv Jurel will also hope to get a second opportunity to score runs after disappointing in the first T20I.

Riyan Parag Misplaces Passport, 2 Phones Ahead Of Potential India Debut vs Zimbabwe

After clinching the T20 World Cup 2024 title, Team India is all set to face Zimbabwe for a five-match t20I series, starting from July 6. A young team has been sent to face Sikandar Raza and co as the Indian side is looking groom new players for the shortest format, after the retirement of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja. The team will be led by the opening batter Shubman Gill with Abhishek Sharma, Riyan Parag, Tushar Deshpande earning the maiden India call-ups.

Fans Tear Apart Riyan Parag, Rinku Singh After Embarrassing Zimbabwe Loss

India's 13-run defeat to 12th-ranked Zimbabwe came after the young Indian batting lineup collapsed and were bowled out for just 102 runs. Captain Shubman Gill and Washington Sundar were the only two batters to score more than 20 runs, as the entire middle order failed to fire. From debutants Abhishek Sharma and Riyan Parag to first team hopefuls Rinku Singh and Ruturaj Gaikwad, it was a day to forget for Team India. Parag and Rinku, in particular, faced a lot of backlash from unhappy fans on social media.

India vs Zimbabwe Live Streaming 1st T20I Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch Match Live?

India vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I Live Streaming: Team India will be squaring off against Zimbabwe in the first T20I of the five-match series in Harare on Saturday. Even as the euphoria of T20 World Cup triumph sweeps through the length and breadth of India, Shubman Gill, who was a reserve in that squad, will hit a refresh button along with a bunch of IPL performers. All the fresh faces are expected to make their international debut during the series scheduled to be played entirely in the Zimbabwean capital. As Gill also announced that Punjab teammate Abhishek Sharma will be making India debut and will be opening with him in the first game.

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"Opened Our Jerseys Together": Riyan Parag On Making India Debut With Ex U-19 Teammate Abhishek Sharma

Never Thought We Will Debut Together, Says Abhishek Sharma On Playing Maiden India Game Alongside Riyan Parag

Ex-India Star Takes Dig At Riyan Parag Over 'World Cup' Stance, Mentions Patriotism

Watch: Riyan Parag Receives Debut India Cap From His Father In Emotional Ceremony

India vs Zimbabwe Live Streaming 2nd T20I Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch Match Live?

Riyan Parag Misplaces Passport, 2 Phones Ahead Of Potential India Debut vs Zimbabwe

Fans Tear Apart Riyan Parag, Rinku Singh After Embarrassing Zimbabwe Loss

India vs Zimbabwe Live Streaming 1st T20I Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch Match Live?