Bhubaneswar, May 3 -- Due to his brilliant form in the 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Rajasthan Royals all-rounder Riyan Parag was in serious contention for India's T20 World Cup 2024 squad.

Several experts and fans were of the opinion that explosive all-rounder Parag should be considered in Team India middle order for the marquee event. However, as the selection committee named the 15-member squad, as well as four reserves, there was no place for Parag in the squad.

Meanwhile, the Rajasthan Royals star admitted that he wasn't considering himself to be a serious part of that race. Even Parag went on to the extent of sarcastically saying in an interaction that he wasn't even a contender to play in the current edition of...