Riyan Parag, the promising all-rounder from Assam, found himself in an exciting yet challenging situation as he prepared to embark on his maiden tour with the Indian squad to Zimbabwe. Misplacing his passport and two phones at the airport sparkled some nerve-wracking moments before ultimately recovering his essential belongings in time to catch the flight to Harare.
As the young Indian team, led by Shubman Gill in the absence of senior stars, gathered in Mumbai before their departure, the anticipation and thrill of the upcoming tour were palpable. With the team landing in Harare after a taxing 20-hour flight, the excitement and energy were infectious.
Expressing his exhilaration, Parag shared, “So excited that I’ve forgotten my passport. I’ve forgotten my phone. I’ve not forgotten, I’ve misplaced them. But I have it now.” For Parag, who had an outstanding IPL season with Rajasthan Royals, the journey to play for India had always been a childhood dream that was now turning into reality.
The feeling of representing India and playing with the national side was a surreal moment for Parag as he prepared for his debut series. “The feel of donning India jersey, traveling with the side is different. Coming from Assam, I had this dream of playing for India. Really happy. There will be a special connection for Zimbabwe when I play my first match,” he mentioned.
Parag’s misadventure with his passport and phones was soon sorted, and he expressed gratitude for finally reaching Harare. Joining him in the excitement were Abhishek Sharma and Tushar Deshpande, also making their first appearances in the Indian squad. Their eagerness and enthusiasm to represent the country only added to the buzz surrounding the upcoming matches against Zimbabwe.
With the Indian team gearing up to face Zimbabwe in a five-match T20I series starting on July 6, the anticipation amongst the players and fans is high. Despite some last-minute changes due to unforeseen circumstances, the team is prepared to kick off their campaign and showcase their talent on the international stage. Stay tuned for more updates and insights on HeadlineFly.com!
