Irfan Pathan declares Riyan Parag the ultimate backup star

Listen up, sports fans! Irfan Pathan just laid it down: Riyan Parag should’ve been the ultimate replacement for the injured Washington Sundar in the ODIs against New Zealand! Sundar battled through pain like a true warrior, but now Ayush Badoni’s stepping into the spotlight. Pathan’s got love for Badoni, but he’s got his eyes set on Parag! With Tilak Varma out, he’s calling for Shreyas Iyer to bring the heat! T20 World Cup, here we come!