Indian cricketer Riyan Parag has finally broken his silence regarding the controversy surrounding his YouTube search history, which went viral after being accidentally revealed during a livestream following IPL 2024.
The incident, which involved explicit searches related to Bollywood actresses Ananya Panday and Sara Ali Khan, sparked widespread criticism and mockery on social media.
Parag’s Explanation on City1016 Radio
In a recent interview with City1016 Radio station, Parag addressed the controversy and offered his explanation of the events.
He stated that the incident occurred before the IPL, but resurfaced after the tournament when he resumed his gaming live streams.
Parag claimed that someone from his Discord server tried to set him up, and the matter was blown out of proportion after his successful IPL season.
He explained that he had finished the IPL match in Chennai and joined a Discord call with his streaming team.
He didn’t have Spotify or Apple Music, so he went on YouTube to search for music. That’s when the explicit searches appeared.
“Oh S**t, This Happened”
Parag recalled realizing his search history had been accidentally revealed during the live stream, exclaiming, “Oh s**t, this happened”.
However, he didn’t think it was a good enough reason to publicly clarify everything, as he felt no one would understand.
Social Media Reaction
Despite Parag’s explanation, the controversy continues to circulate on social media, with fans sharing screenshots and commenting on the leaked search history. The incident has added to Parag’s history of facing scrutiny for his online activity.
Parag’s Stellar IPL Season
The controversy occurred despite Parag having a stellar IPL season, where he scored 573 runs in 16 games with an average of 52.09.
He emerged as Rajasthan Royals’ leading run-scorer and earned his debut in India’s white-ball formats.
A Reminder of Online Responsibility
The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of online responsibility, particularly for public figures.
While Parag claims he was set up, the controversy highlights the potential repercussions of online actions and the need for athletes to be mindful of their public image.
