Siddhartha Lahiri, the performance coach of Rajasthan Royals, commended captain Riyan Parag for leading the team to a successful start in the IPL 2026. The Royals defeated Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans under Parag’s leadership, impressing Lahiri. He credited Parag for his calm and composed demeanor under pressure, highlighting his strategic decisions, such as trusting bowlers like Tushar Deshpande in crucial moments.
Lahiri emphasized the importance of the captain in a cricket team, noting Parag’s cricketing intelligence and ability to make key decisions. He praised Parag’s leadership during the final over against Titans, where Deshpande successfully defended 11 runs. Lahiri also highlighted the team’s chemistry and trust in each other as crucial factors in their success.
Despite the strong start, Lahiri emphasized the need for the Royals to remain grounded and focused on their processes. He cautioned against getting too excited and stressed the importance of staying consistent throughout the long season. Lahiri believes that as long as the team sticks to their plans and remains level-headed, they will continue to perform well in the tournament.
The performance coach’s comments reflect a sense of optimism and determination within the Rajasthan Royals camp as they look to build on their early success in the IPL 2026 season. Published on Apr 06, 2026.
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