Riyan Parag's Heated Exchange with Tushar Deshpande Sparks Controversy
Tension on the Field
In a recent match, Riyan Parag, the acting captain of the Rajasthan Royals, was seen in a heated discussion with Tushar Deshpande. A video that has gone viral shows Riyan passionately expressing his frustrations towards Deshpande. The situation escalated until Shane Bond, the bowling coach for the Royals, intervened and escorted Riyan away in an attempt to calm him down. Despite this, Riyan appeared visibly upset. The reasons behind his anger, whether directed at Tushar or stemming from another issue, remain unclear, but it has certainly stirred up a lot of chatter online. Notably, Tushar was not included in the match lineup, with Yudhvir Singh Charak taking his place instead.
Watch the Incident
Watch the video here:
Riyan Parag Fight with Tushar deshpande in Live match #gtvsrr #riyanparag #ipl2025 pic.twitter.com/GSBqiv5mwT
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Recent Team Dynamics
Just days prior, another incident raised eyebrows within the team when Sanju Samson was spotted away from the team huddle just before the super over against the Delhi Capitals. Speculation arose regarding a potential rift between Captain Sanju and Coach Rahul Dravid. However, Dravid later addressed these rumors in a press conference, denying any discord. Meanwhile, Samson suffered a rib injury that has sidelined him from the tournament, although he continues to travel with the squad.
Match Overview
Match Summary:
In a thrilling match, the Gujarat Titans set a formidable target of 209 runs, finishing their innings at 209/4 in 20 overs. Shubman Gill was the star performer, scoring an impressive 84 runs off 50 balls, while Jos Buttler contributed a rapid 50 not out from 26 balls. Sai Sudharsan added a solid 39 runs, and Washington Sundar (13) along with Rahul Tewatia (9) provided crucial support. The Titans maintained a strong scoring rate of 10.45 runs per over despite losing a few wickets during the middle overs.
For the Rajasthan Royals, Maheesh Theekshana (2/35) and Sandeep Sharma (1/33) were the top bowlers, with Jofra Archer also taking a wicket but conceding 49 runs in his four overs.
In response, Rajasthan Royals chased down the target with ease, scoring 212/2 in just 15.5 overs. Vaibhav Suryavanshi was outstanding, scoring 101 runs off 38 balls, while Yashasvi Jaiswal (70*) and Riyan Parag (32*) remained not out. Rashid Khan and Prasidh Krishna were the only bowlers to claim wickets for Gujarat.