Riyan Parag Makes History as First Northeastern Cricketer in Indian T20 Squad

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma congratulated Riyan Parag, who has become the first cricketer from the northeast to be selected for the Indian team in the upcoming T20 series against Zimbabwe. Sarma highlighted the significance of this achievement for sports in Assam and promised government support for future athletes.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday extended his heartfelt congratulations to Riyan Parag for making history as the first cricketer from the northeast to be selected for the Indian team in the forthcoming T20 series against Zimbabwe.

Sarma applauded this achievement as a landmark moment for sports in Assam, adding that it marked the best news of the day. He expressed his pride on social media, stating, 'Our very own Assam boy becomes the first cricketer from the North East to join the 'Men in Blue' club.'

The Chief Minister also assured that the state government would provide robust support to ensure that many more youngsters from Assam could pursue sports professionally. The highly anticipated Zimbabwe tour, consisting of five T20 matches, is set to begin on July 6. At just 22, Parag, an all-rounder, has been a key player for the Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League since 2018 and was part of the Indian squad that clinched the 2018 Under-19 Cricket World Cup. Notably, he is the son of former Assam Ranji player Parag Das and ace swimmer Mithu Barua.

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