Overview

• Parag captained East Zone in the Bengaluru quarter-final, scoring 39 off 47 and bowling 22 overs for one wicket.
• He said his goal was to regain match rhythm rather than chase statistics and reported that his arm feels much better.
• A shoulder injury from late last year had hampered his batting and bowling through the IPL 2025, followed by a layoff from competitive play.
• North Zone advanced to the semifinals on a first-innings lead, with Parag crediting key stands involving Nishant, wicket-keeper Kanhaiya, and Auqib.
• He now awaits mid-October opportunities, either the Ranji Trophy or potential selection for India’s white-ball tour of Australia.