GUWAHATI: Assam's pride Riyan Parag on Sunday, October 11, added Bihu to the list of dance moves made by cricketers to celebrate triumphant moments.
After hitting the winning six for Rajasthan Royals against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020, Guwahati-born Riyan Parag danced some steps of Bihu on the cricket field. The video went viral as netizens were thrilled and in awe of the young batsman.
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"Love these situations. Whenever the team needs me, I put my hand up and rise to the occasion. That's the Bihu dance, the traditional dance of Assam. Some of the Assamese boys were up there as well, had a bit of fun after the game," an ecstatic Parag told broadcasters after the IPL match.
Riyan Parag scored 42 in 26 balls with 2 fours and 2 sixes during the match. While Parag remained not out on 42, middle-order star Rahul Tewatia smashed a quick-fire 45 off 28 balls to help Royals outclass Sunrisers in the high-voltage clash. Tewatia and Parag's late flourish also paved the way for the Smith-led side to snap their four-match losing streak in IPL 2020.
Post the match, while the duo was giving an interview to decode their match-winning partnership, Riyan Parag taught a couple of Bihu steps to Rahul Tewatia.
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