Riyan Parag Called Up as Washington Sundar's Replacement for T20 World Cup
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News18•26-01-2026, 12:57
Riyan Parag Called Up as Washington Sundar's Replacement for T20 World Cup
- •Washington Sundar is recovering from a side strain, making his availability for initial T20 World Cup 2026 matches uncertain.
- •BCCI has instructed Bengaluru's Centre of Excellence to keep Riyan Parag match-ready as a 'like-for-like' backup.
- •Parag, currently at CoE recovering from shoulder surgery, is undergoing fitness tests and simulation matches.
- •He is scheduled to join the Indian team in Mumbai on February 2 as a standby player.
- •Parag, who captained Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025, is seen as a flexible option if Sundar remains unfit.
Why It Matters: Riyan Parag is being prepared as a potential replacement for injured Washington Sundar for the T20 World Cup.
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