With the Asia Cup 2025 just a few weeks away, the selection panel led by Ajit Agarkar is set to announce India’s squad. Rajasthan Royals (RR) have shared a video of all-rounder Riyan Parag ahead of the squad selection for the tournament, which is scheduled to take place from September 9 to September 28.
A total of eight teams will compete in the 2025 Asia Cup in the UAE. India are in Group A alongside Pakistan, Oman, and the UAE, while Group B includes Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. Suryakumar Yadav is likely to captain the Men in Blue, with the squad set to be announced on August 19.
Rajasthan Royals Share Glimpse of Riyan Parag Ahead of Asia Cup 2025
Rajasthan Royals shared a glimpse of Riyan Parag on social media. In the clip, Parag was seen going through his training routine, showcasing his batting strokes in the nets. The Royals’ all-rounder was also seen bowling during the session.
The 22-year-old, who impressed with his performances in the last IPL season, has been on the selectors’ radar. He achieved the remarkable feat of hitting six consecutive sixes in a match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2025.
Apart from his IPL contributions, Parag has also demonstrated his potential on the international stage. Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh even included him in his predicted squad for the Asia Cup 2025.
Riyan Parag to Play for East Zone in Duleep Trophy 2025
Riyan Parag has arrived at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru for his fitness assessment ahead of the Duleep Trophy. He will play for East Zone, led by Ishan Kishan. Abhimanyu Easwaran will serve as deputy, while Mohammed Shami and Mukesh Kumar are also included in the squad.
The 22-year-old all-rounder has played for India in one ODI and nine T20Is. He scored only 15 runs on his ODI debut. Parag has scored 106 runs in T20Is at an impressive strike rate of 151.4.
This year’s Duleep Trophy, set to begin on August 28 at the CoE in Bengaluru, will follow the zonal format with squads selected by their respective zonal committees. East Zone is scheduled to take on North Zone in the tournament opener.
Sanju Samson’s Future With Rajasthan Royals Becomes a Trending Topic
Sanju Samson’s future with the Rajasthan Royals has become one of the trending topics. According to reports, he could be traded to Chennai Super Kings, but no official announcement has been made. In a recent chat with R. Ashwin, Samson avoided answering when asked about the rumors.
Meanwhile, former CSK batter S. Badrinath has also weighed in on the matter. He stated that Samson would not continue with the Royals if Riyan Parag is seen as the next captain of the side.
Rajasthan had a tough IPL 2025 campaign. The team finished ninth in the table with only four wins from 14 matches. They lost several close games that could have changed their season. Parag scored 393 runs across 14 games at an average of 32.75 and a strike rate of 166.52, with his best score of 95.