Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag has come under fire from former India batter Manoj Tiwary for his comments regarding fitness following a crucial victory against the Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium. After the match, Parag admitted he was not fit to play but attributed his participation to 'mental toughness.' Tiwary criticized this statement, questioning its clarity and relevance. He noted that Parag had previously stated that senior all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was rested for workload management, while the batting coach later clarified that Jadeja's absence was due to injury concerns. Tiwary expressed confusion over Parag's mixed messages and urged him to avoid making statements that could mislead fans and analysts. Despite the criticism, Tiwary acknowledged Parag's achievement in leading the team to the playoffs. The Rajasthan Royals are set to compete against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Eliminator match on Wednesday in Mullanpur.