KOLKATA: It was Mithoo Barooah, once a national record holder swimmer, who decided her son Riyan carries father Parag Das's name as his surname instead of their family name to keep his father's dream of playing for India alive through his son. Parag, a former first-class cricketer from Assam, fell short of making it to the Indian team in his playing days.
However, life came a full circle on Saturday evening when the 22-year-old Guwahati guy received the coveted India cap from the hands of his father at Harare Sports Club, with Barooah emotionally watching from close quarters before hugging and kissing her son with affection.
