Riyan Parag undergoes shoulder surgery; likely to miss initial part of 2026-27 domestic season

Riyan Parag has successfully undergone right shoulder surgery in Mumbai under Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwalla. He will begin his rehabilitation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence, missing the initial phase of the domestic season. The 24-year-old all-rounder had been dealing with a long-standing shoulder issue and decided to address it during his downtime from a hamstring injury. His recovery will focus on rehabilitation and patience, with no specific timeframe for his return to competitive cricket.