Indian cricketer Riyan Parag addressed the viral controversy surrounding his YouTube search history after IPL 2024. Despite facing backlash, Parag stayed focused on his cricket career. He became the first cricketer from Assam to receive an India cap in July 2024, presented by his father. Determined, he continues to push forward.
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