Riyan Parag Discusses Football Passion and Differences in Cricket Coaching

Riyan Parag, newly appointed captain of Rajasthan Royals for IPL 2026, shared his passion for football during a visit to the UK to watch a Premier League match between Manchester City and West Ham. He began playing football in childhood and started following the Premier League regularly after joining the IPL in 2018. Parag expressed his view that cricket coaching differs fundamentally from football, emphasizing players' autonomy on the field despite increasing data use. He also predicted Arsenal would win the current Premier League season.