Riyan Parag, 22, from Assam enjoyed a breakout IPL season this year with 573 runs at a strike-rate close to 150, coming in at No.4 for the Rajasthan Royals. Playing for Royals since his debut season in 2018, Parag’s totals in five previous seasons made for a sorry reading — 160, 86, 93, 183, 78.

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