• Riyan Parag’s actions on and off the field sparked widespread criticism after RR vs CSK game at IPL 2025.

  • Parag's gesture was widely perceived as dismissive and disrespectful, leading to an uproar on social media.

Riyan Parag slammed for ‘arrogant actions’ after RR’s win over CSK in IPL 2025
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Riyan Parag, the stand-in captain of Rajasthan Royals (RR), has found himself at the center of multiple controversies following his team’s first win in IPL 2025 which came against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Sunday. Despite securing a hard-fought six-run victory, Parag’s actions on and off the field sparked widespread criticism.

The selfie incident: Fans question Riyan Parag’s attitude

After RR’s thrilling victory at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, a video surfaced showing Parag taking a selfie with ballboys from the Assam Cricket Association and then casually tossing the phone back to them. This gesture was widely perceived as dismissive and disrespectful, leading to an uproar on social media.

Fans expressed disappointment, labeling his behavior as arrogant and unbefitting of a cricketer representing India. Many called for him to focus on improving his performance and leadership rather than displaying such conduct.

Here’s how fans reacted:

Slow over-rate penalty adds to woes

Adding to the controversy, Parag was fined INR 12 lakh by the BCCI for maintaining a slow over-rate during the match against CSK. The penalty was imposed under Article 2.22 of the IPL Code of Conduct, which pertains to minimum over-rate offenses. While this was RR’s first offense of the season, it further fueled scrutiny of Parag’s captaincy.

This fine made Parag the second captain in IPL 2025 to be penalized for slow over-rates, following Mumbai Indians’ Hardik Pandya. However, unlike previous seasons where captains faced bans for repeated offenses, IPL 2025 introduced a system of monetary penalties and demerit points instead.

Also WATCH: Shimron Hetmyer grabs a match-changing catch of MS Dhoni, denies CSK a thrilling win over RR

Mixed on-field performance amid leadership scrutiny

Despite off-field controversies, Parag contributed significantly to RR’s victory. His sharp fielding efforts, including a stunning catch to dismiss Shivam Dube and Shimron Hetmyer’s decisive grab to end MS Dhoni’s chase, played crucial roles in defending RR’s total of 182 runs. However, his leadership remains under scrutiny after RR lost their first two matches this season—one involving a record-breaking total conceded against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).

Also WATCH: Riyan Parag’s wild celebration after taking a stunning catch to dismiss Shivam Dube – IPL 2025, RR vs CSK

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