New Delhi, April 16 -- After only 600 runs from 54 matches across previous seasons that invited merciless criticism, heavy-duty trolling and meme-fest on social media, Riyan 2.0 has burst onto the IPL 2024, with renewed vigour that has so far yielded 284 runs. He is only second to Virat Kohli in the race for the Orange Cap. There aren't over-the-top celebrations, his only statements have come through his willow and finally, he understood how to deal with life beyond 22 yards.

"Life on the outside of cricket really affects you. And that's one big major part which has played in my career is how I deal with it," Riyan said ahead of Rajasthan Royals' (RR) IPL game against Kolkata Knight Rider (KKR) on Tuesday. He has never had an average of mo...