Guwahati: Born to former national record-holding swimmer Mithoo Barooah and Assam Ranji Trophy cricketer Parag Das, game is within the genes of India Under-19 cricketer Riyan Parag. According to his mom, the top-order batsman was once handiest three-and-a-half months previous when it become transparent he did not like a splash within the water and handiest 16 months to imitate his father's shadow apply.
Even earlier than turning three, Riyan started following Parag to the sphere for apply. He took to cricket like a fish to water. Now, at 16 years and two months, Riyan is in India's World Cup squad, led by way of Prithvi Shaw and mentored by way of Rahul Dravid. He is set to play India's tournament opener in opposition to Australia on Sunday in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand. He has inspired with his style of play and valuable knocks in several conditions. Now is the time to fulfill his father's dream.
A valuable Ranji participant for Assam, Das may no longer wreck into the senior India staff and now it's his family's collective purpose to make Riyan a senior India cricketer. If he does that, Riyan will grow to be the primary cricketer from the state to play for the rustic.
"It's already a proud moment for Riyan and our family that he is representing India U-19 at the World Cup. We expect him to continue the good show with the bat as he has done in recent past. He is a hardworking guy who gives 100% in match and practice. Hopefully he will do well in New Zealand," mentioned Parag.
Mithoo echoed him, pronouncing, "We are confident that he will do well, we expect that from him. He was the highest scorer in U-19 Challenger Trophy (in November 2017) with 250-plus runs and also scored a century (100 for India Red against India Green). He did well in England in the two youth Tests in July last year (Riyan scored 68 and 50 in Chesterfield, and 52 in Worcester). Apart from hard work and good performance, you also need luck to succeed at the highest level. I hope luck is on his side."
While scoring with the willow is his favorite, Riyan has returned good ratings in research, too. He scored 82% with letter marks in Hindi, English and Science within the Class X board exams remaining year from South Point School, Guwahati, and has taken up humanities in plus two.
"He doesn't neglect studies but nowadays gets little time to study because of his playing career. I arrange for the class notes from school and his classmates and whenever he is at home, I help him learn the chapters for upcoming exams," mentioned Mithoo.
Riyan's complete name sounds peculiar on this part of the rustic the place you normally don't use your father's name on your name. Das family has an enchanting clarification.
"It was my decision that Riyan carries his father's name as his surname from a very early age," mentioned Mithoo. "Parag was a very talented cricketer but he couldn't make it to the international level because of unfavourable circumstances. So I decided that Riyan should take his father's name to the top level. When he was young he didn't understand this philosophy but growing up, he is very proud of this as his father is his idol, alongwith Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli."
However, it was once Parag who made Riyan drop the theory of carrying his name on the India blouse.
"Riyan wanted to make Parag his shirt name before the Asia Cup (in Malaysia in November 2017) but I said 'No. This is your glory, put your name on the jersey'," mentioned the daddy.
Asked about Dravid's influence on Riyan, Parag mentioned, "I think a cool and quiet Rahul Dravid suits Riyan's attitude as he is not a talkative guy. He said once that 'Dravid sir is very 'to the point' kind of person. He doesn't speak much but pinpoints the issues in very few words directly.'"
Even earlier than turning three, Riyan started following Parag to the sphere for apply. He took to cricket like a fish to water. Now, at 16 years and two months, Riyan is in India's World Cup squad, led by way of Prithvi Shaw and mentored by way of Rahul Dravid. He is set to play India's tournament opener in opposition to Australia on Sunday in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand. He has inspired with his style of play and valuable knocks in several conditions. Now is the time to fulfill his father's dream.
A valuable Ranji participant for Assam, Das may no longer wreck into the senior India staff and now it's his family's collective purpose to make Riyan a senior India cricketer. If he does that, Riyan will grow to be the primary cricketer from the state to play for the rustic.
"It's already a proud moment for Riyan and our family that he is representing India U-19 at the World Cup. We expect him to continue the good show with the bat as he has done in recent past. He is a hardworking guy who gives 100% in match and practice. Hopefully he will do well in New Zealand," mentioned Parag.
Mithoo echoed him, pronouncing, "We are confident that he will do well, we expect that from him. He was the highest scorer in U-19 Challenger Trophy (in November 2017) with 250-plus runs and also scored a century (100 for India Red against India Green). He did well in England in the two youth Tests in July last year (Riyan scored 68 and 50 in Chesterfield, and 52 in Worcester). Apart from hard work and good performance, you also need luck to succeed at the highest level. I hope luck is on his side."
While scoring with the willow is his favorite, Riyan has returned good ratings in research, too. He scored 82% with letter marks in Hindi, English and Science within the Class X board exams remaining year from South Point School, Guwahati, and has taken up humanities in plus two.
"He doesn't neglect studies but nowadays gets little time to study because of his playing career. I arrange for the class notes from school and his classmates and whenever he is at home, I help him learn the chapters for upcoming exams," mentioned Mithoo.
Riyan's complete name sounds peculiar on this part of the rustic the place you normally don't use your father's name on your name. Das family has an enchanting clarification.
"It was my decision that Riyan carries his father's name as his surname from a very early age," mentioned Mithoo. "Parag was a very talented cricketer but he couldn't make it to the international level because of unfavourable circumstances. So I decided that Riyan should take his father's name to the top level. When he was young he didn't understand this philosophy but growing up, he is very proud of this as his father is his idol, alongwith Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli."
However, it was once Parag who made Riyan drop the theory of carrying his name on the India blouse.
"Riyan wanted to make Parag his shirt name before the Asia Cup (in Malaysia in November 2017) but I said 'No. This is your glory, put your name on the jersey'," mentioned the daddy.
Asked about Dravid's influence on Riyan, Parag mentioned, "I think a cool and quiet Rahul Dravid suits Riyan's attitude as he is not a talkative guy. He said once that 'Dravid sir is very 'to the point' kind of person. He doesn't speak much but pinpoints the issues in very few words directly.'"
Riyan soars on cricketer father’s dreams
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