New Delhi, April 5 -- Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan hailed Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain Riyan Parag for his leadership and key tactical decisions following the team's thrilling victory by six runs against the Gujarat Titans in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season.

Speaking on JioHotstar, Pathan highlighted how Rajasthan's win and the captain's decisive calls in the final overs boosted confidence in Parag's leadership.

"This was the best game of the season so far. It was very important for Rajasthan that Riyan Parag commands that respect while leading the side. He made that difficult call in the last over, and that decision went in favour of Rajasthan, which will give him a lot of confidence as a leader," Pathan s...