Riyan Parag was on fire for the Rajasthan Royals, smashing 26 runs in just 14 balls against the Gujarat Titans. But his explosive innings came to an abrupt end when he was caught behind by Jos Buttler. The young batsman wasn’t happy with the decision and had a heated exchange with the umpire.
It all happened in the 7th over of the Royals’ innings. Parag and captain Sanju Samson were trying to steady the ship after two early wickets. Kulwant Khejroliya was bowling, and Parag tried to guide the ball to third-man. But the ball went straight into the wicketkeeper’s hands. The on-field umpire gave Parag out, and he opted for a review.
The DRS showed a big spike on the ultra-edge, and the third umpire upheld the decision. Parag argued that the spike was due to his bat scraping the ground, not the ball hitting it. He walked off, shaking his head in disappointment.
This isn’t the first time Parag has been in the news for the wrong reasons. Earlier in the season, he was fined Rs 12 lakh for a slow over rate as captain against the Chennai Super Kings. Despite these setbacks, Parag remains a key player for the Royals, and his attacking style has made him a fan favorite.
The incident sparked a lively debate on social media, with some supporting Parag’s frustration and others criticizing his behavior. As one fan tweeted, “Parag goes for a promising 26(14) – not happy with the decision, had a word with the umpire and walked off shaking his head. Big blow for RR!” The drama added to the excitement of the match, which the Gujarat Titans won by 58 runs.