 RR coach Sangakkara urges Riyan Parag not to look too far ...

IPL 2024: RR coach Sangakkara urges Riyan Parag not to look too far ahead as T20 World Cup selection looms

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but Royals coach Kumar Sangakkara wants the 22-year-old to stay focused on the Indian Premier League (IPL).

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“That’s way beyond me, but his potential is there for everyone to see,” he added.

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