Guwahati, March 28 -- The sterling international success of Yashasvi Jaiswal and more recently Dhruv Jurel has fuelled Riyan Parag's hunger to excel, feels Rajasthan Royals head coach Kumar Sangakkara, who has elevated the cricketer to the crucial number four spot this season.

Riyan Parag, the 22-year-old cricketer from Assam, first played for the Rajasthan Royals in 2019. After performing the finisher's role for the franchise on several occasions, Riyan has been promoted higher up the order considering his improved work ethic and performances in domestic cricket.

The start at the new number was promising as he smashed 43 off 29 balls in Rajasthan Royals' win over the Lucknow Super Giants in Jaipur on Sunday. Ahead of their second game ...