Rajasthan Royals all-rounder Riyan Parag wants to pick Ravichandran Ashwin's brains in IPL 2022

Ravichandran Ashwin, young Rajasthan Royals all-rounder Riyan Parag said he wants to "pick the brains" of the ace Indian off-spinner in the upcoming IPL. Ashwin has been one of the star additions to RR's squad as he was bought by the inaugural IPL champions for Rs 5 crore after an aggressive bidding war with Delhi Captials. Playing his fourth season for the Royals, the 20-year-old Parag said he is eagerly looking forward to work with Ashwin.

"That will definitely be Ashwin... If not the best ever, he's like one of the best off-spinners going around in the world," said Parag, a spin bowling all-rounder said in a release issued by his franchise. "I'll definitely try to carry a red ball with me in the tournament so that I can get a few tips.

"But even with the white ball, I think if I can pick his brains on the varieties and all the mysteries. I think my white-ball bowling is going to be much better after the season," he added. The all-rounder from Guwahati already has 30 IPL matches under his belt, and is ready to make the most of his fourth season in the league.

"I started my IPL journey at the Royals, and I'm delighted that I was bought back. I know there were four teams involved in the bidding and it was nice to see that because that means I've been doing something right," said Parag, who was bought back By RR for Rs 3.80 crore. The youngster, who has recently appeared in his graduation exams, said he always wanted to return to the Royals squad.