As the IPL 2022 is going on in full swing and breaking viewership records, fans have finally dug out the reason behind Riyan Parag's selection in the Rajasthan Royals playing XI. Riyan Parag nepotism has been doing rounds on social media after he was not dropped from Rajasthan Royals playing XI even for a single time despite his dismal performance. Riyan Parag nepotism angle has emerged after the Rajasthan Royals did not drop him a single time despite his poor performance but rested in-form players like Yashaswi Jaiswal and Mahipal Lomror.
As per various media reports, who quoted various fans' claims, Riyan Parag uncle is in the RR management even as the other fan linked it to the Indian Businessman Ranjit Barthakur playing a role in his selection. Ranjit Barthakur is the executive chairman of Royal Multisport Pvt Ltd, the company that owns the Rajasthan Royals. Ranjit is more often seen during the auction and the fans think, it is due to him that Riyan Parag is getting chances at RR. While the fan didn’t come with a clear explanation, they sensed that there is some family relation between Ranjit and Riyan Parag.
It is pertinent to mention here that there is no information available on the internet showing any relation between Riyan Parag and Ranjit Barthakur apart from the fact that they hail from Assam. The allegations of Riyan Parag nepotism might be wrong, the RR batter has to step up now in the IPL 2022. Riyan Parag has only played for the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL ever since making his debut in 2019. Parag has so far scored 387 runs in 28 innings in the IPL at an average of 15.48 and a strike rate of 120.19. The 20-year-old has only one fifty to show for his efforts.