Cricket
A big debate is brewing about Riyan Parag in IPL 2026. Many say his batting looks good, but doesn’t make a real impact when it matters.
Kris Srikkanth made a bold comment, saying Parag is “just style, nothing else,” and questioned how serious he is when batting.
Srikkanth said Parag is all style and no substance, criticizing his batting and questioning his reasons for not letting Jadeja bowl to a left-hander.
Srikkanth said RR lost the match because Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma, and Bishnoi gave up 142 runs in 11 overs. He added that RR needs to rethink their bowling, or they will keep getting thrashed.
Srikkanth was surprised RR trusted Bishnoi so much but didn’t let the experienced Jadeja bowl even one over, calling it overconfidence.
Being RR captain is a big job, and some people think the pressure is making his decisions worse.
This is a crucial time for Parag. He must show he’s more than just style or face even more criticism.