Riyan Parag: 'I want to captain the way I think cricket should be played - smart, aggressive, courageous'

Riyan Parag, who joined Rajasthan Royals at age 17 in 2019, became the franchise's permanent captain in 2026 after serving as interim captain for eight games the previous season. In a recent interview in Kolkata, Parag outlined his leadership philosophy, describing his approach as 'smart, aggressive, and courageous.' He also discussed his early cricket development, including debuting in Under-16s at age 13 and joining the Assam senior setup at 15, as well as his tactical conversations with teammates Dhruv Jurel and Yashasvi Jaiswal.