Former India batter Subramaniam Badrinath believes Riyan Parag is the main reason behind Sanju Samson’s possible exit from Rajasthan Royals ahead of IPL 2026. Samson reportedly asked the Royals management to release him before the next IPL season. The franchise and head coach Rahul Dravid have yet to make a final decision. During IPL 2025,…
Riyan Parag – Rising Star of Indian Cricket
Riyan Parag is a dynamic Indian cricketer known for his aggressive batting, versatile spin bowling, and all-round brilliance. A star in the making, Parag has consistently performed across domestic tournaments and the IPL before making his mark in international cricket. From hitting six consecutive sixes in the IPL to becoming Assam’s top performer across formats, his journey is a modern cricketing success story.
Quick Facts
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Details
Full Name
Riyan Parag Das
Born
November 10, 2001 – Guwahati, Assam
Batting Style
Right-handed
Bowling Style
Right-arm leg spin and off spin
Role
Batting All-Rounder
IPL Team
Rajasthan Royals
Domestic Team
Assam
International Debut
2024 (T20I vs Zimbabwe)
Personal Life
Riyan was born into a sporting family. His father, Parag Das, played first-class cricket for Assam and Railways, while his mother, Mithoo Barooah, was a national-level swimmer. His maternal cousin is the popular singer Zubeen Garg.
Domestic Career Highlights
First-Class Debut: 2017–18 Ranji Trophy (youngest FC player born in the 21st century)
Top Performances:
552 runs in 2022-23 Vijay Hazare Trophy (3 centuries)
354 runs & 11 wickets in 2023 Deodhar Trophy (Player of the Series)
510 runs in 2023-24 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (7 consecutive fifties)
Helped Assam reach semis in Vijay Hazare and SMAT tournaments
IPL Journey
Debut: 2019 (Rajasthan Royals) at age 17
Notable Feats:
Youngest player to score IPL fifty (17 years, 175 days)
573 runs & 33 sixes in IPL 2024 – highest for RR and among top 3 overall
Appointed RR captain in 2025; scored 393 runs with 27 sixes
Only player to hit 6 consecutive sixes in IPL history (2025)
International Career
T20 Internationals
Debut: July 2024 vs Zimbabwe
Best bowling: 3/5 vs Sri Lanka
Key role in India’s record T20 total of 297/6 – scored 34 off 13
One Day Internationals
Debut: July 2024 vs Sri Lanka
Took 3 wickets on ODI debut
India U19 & A Career
Member of India’s 2018 U19 World Cup-winning squad
Stellar U19 youth series vs England (2017) and ACC U19 Asia Cup
Represented India A in 2023 Emerging Asia Cup and 2024-25 Duleep Trophy (top-scored in final)
Records & Achievements
First Indian to score 7 consecutive T20 half-centuries
Fastest Ranji Trophy century (56 balls) by an active cricketer
Most runs in a single IPL season batting at No. 4
BCCI’s Lala Amarnath Best All-Rounder Award for 2022-23
Recent Updates
Leading Assam in domestic tournaments and playing a pivotal role for East Zone
Strong contender for a permanent spot in India’s limited-overs squads
Mentoring young cricketers in Assam through state-level initiatives
From domestic dominance to international recognition, Riyan Parag’s career is a testament to talent meeting determination. His explosive batting, wicket-taking skills, and leadership promise an exciting future for Indian cricket.
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