Young Indian cricketer Riyan Parag has shown that true heroism extends beyond the cricket pitch. The all-rounder has adopted a severely injured rescue dog named Janam, promising to sponsor his complete medical recovery an act that has deeply touched fans and animal lovers alike. Parag shared the heartwarming news through his Instagram account, where he introduced Janam and recounted the dog's incredible journey of survival.
Sharing his thoughts in an emotional post, Parag wrote, “Born again on 21st July, and now, officially, my boy.” He expressed gratitude to Manavi Rai, calling her a “true animal warrior” and thanking her for entrusting him with Janam’s future.
Due to his hectic cricketing commitments, Parag won’t be able to bring Janam home just yet, but he has assured that all of Janam’s needs from surgeries to daily care will be fully taken care of.
Riyan Parag talks about maintaining fitness throughout the year
Riyan Parag, maintaining fitness as a cricketer, is now a year-round commitment as it gives them the crucial edge over other players. Speaking to IANS he said, “You've got to do it all year round. There are no off-seasons, no off-days for the body at least. I know we get off-seasons through cricket, where we don't have tournaments and matches.”
Parag further added, “But regardless of that, if you're training 365 days, keeping your body in check, eating well, training well, I think you get that edge and you always maintain your body through all the formats that you need to play,”
“I think fitness plays a key role. I know I'm a professional athlete, but for everyone in their day-to-day life, I think fitness is a big plus factor that you can have in your life. For me, it started when I was 11 years old. I knew I had to get my basics right if I wanted to be good at what I do and if I wanted my body to let me be good at what I do. So I started pretty early and I've been doing it for a long time now,” he said.
(With IANS inputs)
