Indian cricket has been forever blessed with exciting young talents, but rarely in recent times have we seen a rise as meteoric—or spectacular—than that of Riyan Parag. In recent years, Riyan has emerged as one of the most exciting modern cricketers with his aggressive batting and handy all-round abilities along with a never-say-die attitude on the field. Originally from Assam and representing a non-cricketing region, he has been the inspiration for thousands of young players from across the Northeast.

This article discusses the early life, family background, cricket career, IPL success, international debut and some lesser-known facts about Riyan Parag in simple language so that everyone could understand his story.

Who is Riyan Parag?

Riyan Parag is an Indian cricketer, an all-rounder who bats right-handed and bowls leg spin. He es compensates with his hard-hitting batting, particularly in the middle order. Riyan can spin the ball both ways, opening himself up as an all-rounder up for any bowling opposition. He plays domestic cricket for Assam, and has been bought by the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL.

And what makes him really special is that he hails from the Northeast region— a part of India not accustomed to churning out international cricketers. From Guwahati to the Indian national team, he is an idol for aspiring sportspersons who still have a limited exposure and resources when it comes to big dreams.

Quick Info: Riyan Parag

Category	Details
Full Name	Riyan Parag Das
Nickname	Riyan
Profession	Cricketer (Batting All-Rounder)
Date of Birth	10 November 2001
Birthplace	Guwahati, Assam, India
Nationality	Indian
Batting Style	Right-Handed
Bowling Style	Right-arm leg break & off break
Teams	India, Assam, Rajasthan Royals
Religion	Hinduism

Early Life and Background

Riyan Parag Das was born 10 November 2001 in Guwahati, Assam. He grew up in a sports environment as Codrington hails from a sporty family.

• His father, Parag Das is a former first-class cricketer (in Assam where he played for) and partly Railway.
• His mother Mithoo Barooah was a national-level swimmer who has represented India at several international meets.

From an early age of competitive sports, discipline, fitness and focus were all part of Riyan’s lifestyle. At the age of 10, he was already showing exceptional ability at cricket. His father made sure he had a good foundation, and his mother prepared him in both mind and body.

Family Background

Family Member	Profession	Notable Achievements
Parag Das	Former Cricketer	Played for Assam, Railways & East Zone
Mithoo Barooah	Former Swimmer	National record holder; represented India in Asian Championships
Zubeen Garg (Relative)	Singer	Popular Assamese/Bollywood artist

This long history of sports and culture developed Riyan into a confident, competitive athlete.

Physical Appearance

Riyan Parag is not just a talent on the cricket field, but also has an enviable athletic body and looks that have defied his age so far. His fitness levels have also peaked over the years, more notably since he got into Rajasthan Royals and worked on a fixed diet and train regime.

Here is an overview of some of his physical stats:

Physical Attributes	Details
Height	5 feet 8 inches (173 cm)
Weight	Approx. 70 kg
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Black
Body Type	Athletic, well-toned
Special Features	Strong forearms, sharp agility, excellent hand-eye coordination

Fielding : Riyan’s athleticism is a big part of his fieldi Their general understanding of longevity and physical fitness makes them excellent contributors to spread the importance of fitness among their cities/rural areas. ng, he pulls off breathtaking catches and can scamper around quickly on the ground.

Riyan Parag Girlfriend

Until the most recent update, Riyan Parag has not verified of having a girlfriend. He has not disclosed about his Personal and Relationship life. The majority of his social media updates revolve around cricket, workouts, gaming and travelling.

If and when he decides to share his relationship with the world it could come out, for now though he looks nothing but cricket.

Education

Education Riyan did his schooling from South Point School, Guwahati which is known as one of the famous school in Assam. He managed to juggle his studies with his grueling cricket coaching.

During his school years:

• He played for Assam in state-level cricket competitions.
• He learned from his father and local coaches.
• He was more priority to cricket over higher studies because of national selections and domestic duties.

Despite cricket turning into his livelihood, Riyan always acknowledged the role of his school and teachers to support him in sports.

Domestic Career Journey

Riyan started his domestic career at the age of 15 and played for Assam in T20s since 2017. He was also the first Indian to play in the Ranji Trophy who was born in 21st century.

Major Domestic Achievements

• Highest run-scorer for Assam in several editions
• Back-to-back centuries in Ranji Trophy
• Kedar Devdhar, the highest run-scorer and maximum six-hitter in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
• Play-offs Best all-rounder and Player of the Series for Deodhar Trophy
• Regular contributor for Assam over the years in multiple formats

His fearless and full-bodied strokeplay made an impact and shaped him as a player to watch out for IPL sides.

IPL Career: The Rise to the Top with the Rajasthan Royals

Riyan Parag was bought by Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2019 auction. He was just 17, and was to become the youngest man ever to make a fifty in IPL.

IPL 2024 – Breakout Season

He scored:

• 573 runs
• 33 sixes
• Highest run-scorer for Rajasthan Royals
• third-highest run-scorer of the tournament.
• Most runs by any No. 4 batsman in IPL history

IPL 2025 – History and Records

Riyan also led Rajasthan Royals in the absence of Sanju Samson in IPL 2025. He slammed a scintillating 95-ball 45 vs KKR.

He was also the first and only player to hit six consecutive sixes in an IPL match, another special achievement.

International Debut and Achievements

T20I As of 2024, Riyan made his T20I debut for India against Zimbabwe, and became the first male cricketer from Northeast India to represent the Indian national cricket team. He later made his ODI debut against Sri Lanka in which he took 3 wickets on the first game.

Notable International Highlights

• 3/5 vs Sri Lanka INTO THE “LIONS” DENAGAINST SRI LANKAH India were reduced to 35 for five on the green-top wicket at Lahli, but Pradeep was happy with his return of three for five.
• Handy 34 off 13 in India’s highest ever T20 total of 297
• Finishing and part-time spinning contributions

His international career is just blooming but the impact is already visible.

Playing Style and Strengths

1. Hard-hitting Batter

A striker of the ball, particularly off spinners.

2. All-rounder with Dual Spin

Both leg-and off-break bowls that he uses at certain stages of the game.

3. Confident and Calm

Very often, his mature attitude was complimented.

4. Athletic Fielder

One of the quicker fielders in IPL and Indian domestic cricket.

Records Held by Riyan Parag

• Youngest player to score an IPL fifty (in 2019)
• First player to score six consecutive sixes in IPL (2025)
• The first Indian to seven successive T20 fifties
• (No. 4) Most runs by a No. 4 in an IPL season
• Most sixes in one or more domestic contests

Net Worth of Riyan Parag

By the end of 2025, Riyan Parag’s approximate net worth is ₹7–10 crore.

Income Sources

• IPL Salary (Rajasthan Royals)
• BCCI match fees
• Domestic match fees
• Endorsements
• Social media brand promotions

Social Media Presence

Riyan Parag is quite active on social media, especially Instagram and X (Twitter) where he posts:

• Training sessions
• Match updates
• Gym routines
• Gaming moments
• Fashion and lifestyle posts

Followers (Approx as of 2025):

• Instagram: 1.3M+
• Twitter/X: 500K+
• YouTube: Occasionally active

Cars and House

Cars

While Riyan isn’t one who brags with a #RichKids lifestyle, he does have some fancy rides:

• Hyundai Creta
• Mahindra Thar
• “Super bike (model is top secret)

House

Riyan resides with his family in a posh multi-storey house in Guwahati, Assam.
The house includes:

• Personal gym area
• Training nets nearby
• Spacious outdoor area for practice

Lesser-Known Facts

• Here are some cool facts many fans might not know:
• He began as a fast bowler before converting to spin after an injury to his finger.
• Big gaming fan — he likes PUBG, BGMI and Valorant.
• His father featured in domestic cricket alongside MS Dhoni at Railways’ tournaments.
• In European football, he follows Arsenal FC.
• Riyan is also known for making his own batting drills to bat with power.
• He is fond of Assamese home-made food, particularly fish curry.
• Riyan was the first Indian cricketer born in this century to play in the Ranji Trophy.
• His mother is a national swimming record holder.
• He is also a big fan of Virat Kohli’s approach and fitness.
• Riyan meditates regularly before matches, to keep his mind calm and focused.

Conclusion

Riyan Parag from Assam to international cricket: Story of hard work, belief and fearless cricket The journey of Riyan Parag from being called Brazil’s Neymar to becoming India’s T20 player is worth a read. His ascent has been playing out on a dusty track, inspiring thousands from the Northeast and beyond in India to believe that talent can emerge from anywhere. With his ever-increasing trend and fearless attitude, Riyan is all charged up to become one of India’s brightest cricket stars in the years to come.

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