Mumbai: Rajasthan Royals all-rounder Riyan Parag's unique bowling action against Punjab Kings at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium has left netizens amused.
The twitterati reacted hilariously to Parag’s weird round arm action, which almost looked like an underarm delivery to Punjab Kings Chris Gayle in the 10th over of the match.
“Riyan Parag is the first bowler to give himself a no ball. #PBKSvsRR,” a user posted on the micro-blogging platform.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Riyan Parag is the first bowler to give himself a no ball. <a >#PBKSvsRR</a> <a >pic.twitter.com/hUeutAXPJP</a></p>— iErr (@vivekiyer20) <a >April 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Another cricket enthusiast wrote: “Riyan Parag practicing for Gokuldham Premier League: #PBKSvsRR #TMKOC.”
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Riyan Parag practicing for Gokuldham Premier League:<a >#PBKSvsRR</a> <a >#TMKOC</a> <a >pic.twitter.com/gur0XUdmBp</a></p>— Prateek Anand (@Prateek_173) <a >April 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
“When u work too hard on shoulder day in gym to impress a random hot girl and then u can't lift your arm in match. #RRvPBKS Riyan Parag Gayle #PunjabKings,” wrote another.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">When u work too hard on shoulder day in gym to impress a random hot girl and then u can't lift your arm in match. <a >#RRvPBKS</a> Riyan Parag Gayle <a >#PunjabKings</a> <a >pic.twitter.com/H7UZ2kiyFC</a></p>— Sane_Indian (@dibyaj46) <a >April 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
“And we found a new kedar in riyan parag #RRvPBKS.”
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">And we found a new kedar in riyan parag<a >#RRvPBKS</a> <a >pic.twitter.com/pQeFHHsq70</a></p>— Mohit Singhania♻️ (@doctor_chandler) <a >April 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
“Riyan Parag's action reminded me of...”
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Riyan Parag's action reminded me of... <a >pic.twitter.com/2i7Eub9Mqm</a></p>— Abhishek Mukherjee (@SachinAzharCT) (@ovshake42) <a >April 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Some even appreciated his action and posted: “Talk about a low tactic - The almost underarm - I like this from Riyan Parag. #bowlersfightback #IPL2021.”
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Talk about a low tactic - The almost underarm - I like this from Riyan Parag. <a >#bowlersfightback</a> <a >#IPL2021</a> <a >pic.twitter.com/KzNMyDXoVf</a></p>— simon hughes (@theanalyst) <a >April 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Parag with a more conventional delivery captured Gayle's wicket to give him his first wicket of the season
Sanju Samson won the toss and chose to field first against Punjab Kings. KL Rahul and Deepak Hooda battered the Rajasthan Royals bowlers with their sensational stroke play, taking Punjab Kings to an imposing 221 for six in the IPL here on Monday.