Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 10/11/2001 |
| Age | 24 years |
| Birthplace | Guwahati, Assam, India |
Latest News about Riyan Parag
2025
Riyan Parag delivered a stellar IPL 2025 season for Rajasthan Royals, scoring 393 runs in 14 matches. He achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first player in IPL history to smash six consecutive sixes across different overs, scoring 95 off 45 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders.
01/2026
Following the departure of Sanju Samson, Rajasthan Royals appointed Riyan Parag as captain for the 2026 IPL season. The 24-year-old, who has been with the franchise since 2019, earned the role after consistent performances including leading RR's run-scoring in 2024 and scoring 393 runs in 2025.
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Bio/Wiki
| School | South Point School, Guwahati |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 10" |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Marital Status | Unmarried |
Family
| Father | Parag Das (Former first-class cricketer) |
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| Mother | Mithoo Barooah Das (Former international swimmer) |
Career
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| Jersey Number | #3 (India U-19) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Coach/Mentor | Parag Das | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Domestic/State Team | Assam | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Career Turning Point | After scoring 207 runs against England in the two matches in his debut Under-19 Youth Test series, he was selected for the 2018 Under-19 Cricket World Cup. His breakthrough in senior cricket came in the 2022-23 season when he emerged as Assam's leading run-scorer in the Vijay Hazare Trophy and topped the scoring charts in the 2023 Deodhar Trophy. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| IPL Team | Rajasthan Royals | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Comes from a family with a sports background. | |
| 2. Began playing cricket when he was very young. | |
| 3. Participated in his first T20 match in 2017. | |
| 4. Chosen to represent his country in the 2018 Under-19 Cricket World Cup. | |
| 5. Adopted a Ketogenic diet for weight loss. | |
| 6. Achieved online fame when his YouTube search activities gained attention in 2024. | |
| 7. All-rounder who plays both batting and bowling roles. |