India, April 23 -- First, let's start with the positives. Before even playing a match on their home ground of the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, Rajasthan Royals have five wins, ten points from seven games, and sit in second place in the table. Under Riyan Parag's rookie leadership, the young and impressive Royals team seem to be on pace for the playoffs, where their power-hitting and well-rounded bowling will make them a threat.

Riyan Parag's captaincy is a tick in the book - how he has utilised his bowling resources, been unafraid to top-end his overseas stars in Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger, and how well he has planned for some of the most destructive hitters in the league.

But for Parag on a personal level, there is a lot left ...