While talking to the media on Thursday, Parag made it clear that replacing Samson is not a straightforward task. “Sanju’s game is unique; he can’t be compared with anyone else. It’s like asking, ‘Who is there?’ Virat Kohlireplacement of?’ – That’s simply not possible,” he said. “However, every player plays to win, and everyone has different abilities.”Parag also reflected on the team’s shortcomings last season, especially in difficult moments. “We were losing the match in the closing stages. If we had played with more freedom – or managed to hit fours at crucial moments, or prevented the opposition from doing so – we would have gone ahead. This time, we are looking at those mistakes and correcting them,” he said.New-look Royals rely on balance, all-round strengthThe RR captain stressed that the team has worked on building a balanced squad. “We have a good combination of spin and fast bowlers. In batting too, we have a fair mix of right- and left-handed batsmen. We have high expectations from Ravindra Jadeja; he is a great all-rounder,” Parag said.On the question of venue and home advantage, Parag dismissed any additional pressure. “No matter what the venue is, there is always a mixed crowd. We control the noise and concentrate on our game. Our aim is to perform well, no matter where we play.”head coach Kumar Sangakkara Expressed confidence in the team’s depth and future prospects, especially young sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi. “He is very young but is showing great form. He is an important part of the team and we have a special strategy for him,” Sangakkara said.