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	\| known_for = Explosive batting<br>All-round performance<br>Young IPL captaincy		\| known_for = Explosive batting<br>All-round performance<br>Young IPL captaincy
	\| awards = Lala Amarnath Award (2022–23)<br>Deodhar Trophy Player of the Series (2023)		\| awards = Lala Amarnath Award (2022–23)<br>Deodhar Trophy Player of the Series (2023)
	}}'''Riyan Parag Das''' is an Indian cricketer. He plays for Assam in domestic cricket and leads Rajasthan Royals as their captain in the Indian Premier League. Riyan has established himself as one of the most promising rising players in Indian cricket because he consistently delivers excellent performances during critical moments of matches. The 2018 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup marked his first major achievement when he became part of India's winning team which he later built upon by excelling in domestic and international competitions while achieving multiple records in different cricket formats.		}}'''Riyan Parag Das''' is an Indian cricketer. He plays for Assam in domestic cricket and leads Rajasthan Royals as their captain in the Indian Premier League. Riyan has established himself as one of the most promising rising players in Indian cricket because he consistently delivers excellent performances during critical moments of matches. The 2018 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup marked his first major achievement when he became part of India's winning team which he later built upon by excelling in domestic and international competitions while achieving multiple records in different cricket formats.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Riyan Parag
			[\|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricketers/riyan-parag-1079434\|\|website =ESPNcricinfo\|\|access-date=8 April 2026}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Rajasthan's Parag makes IPL history with six sixes in a row
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			[\|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/cricket/parag-hits-six-sixes-row-rajasthan-fall-short-chase-2025-05-05/\|\|website =Reuters\|\|access-date=8 April 2026}}</ref>

	== Early Life ==		== Early Life ==

	The Guwahati birth of Riyan Parag occurred in an athletic family which established sports as their foundational principle. His father Parag Das played first-class cricket for Assam and Railways while his mother Mithoo Barooah represented India as a national-level swimmer who competed internationally and set national records. The competitive sports environment where Riyan grew up established the fundamental elements which shaped his future achievements through both dedication and his burning ambition to succeed. Riyan demonstrated his remarkable cricket talent from a young age by practicing hard and playing for Assam in different junior cricket competitions.		The Guwahati birth of Riyan Parag occurred in an athletic family which established sports as their foundational principle. His father Parag Das played first-class cricket for Assam and Railways while his mother Mithoo Barooah represented India as a national-level swimmer who competed internationally and set national records.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Facing bouncers and dancing Bihu: Riyan’s day at work
			[\|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/north-east/facing-bouncers-and-dancing-bihu-riyans-day-at-work/cid/1690116\|\|website =The Telegraph Online\|\|access-date=8 April 2026}}</ref>
			The competitive sports environment where Riyan grew up established the fundamental elements which shaped his future achievements through both dedication and his burning ambition to succeed. Riyan demonstrated his remarkable cricket talent from a young age by practicing hard and playing for Assam in different junior cricket competitions.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=PlayStation, books, music, and a whole lot of runs
			[\|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/playstation-books-music-and-a-whole-lot-of-runs-meet-riyan-parag-1114962\|\|website =The Telegraph Online\|\|access-date=8 April 2026}}</ref>

	== Education ==		== Education ==
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	Riyan made his T20 debut for Assam in 2017 and soon followed it with his first-class debut in the Ranji Trophy, becoming the first Indian cricketer born in the 21st century to play first-class cricket. He consistently performed in domestic tournaments such as the Vijay Hazare Trophy and the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, where he emerged as one of Assam’s leading players.		Riyan made his T20 debut for Assam in 2017 and soon followed it with his first-class debut in the Ranji Trophy, becoming the first Indian cricketer born in the 21st century to play first-class cricket. He consistently performed in domestic tournaments such as the Vijay Hazare Trophy and the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, where he emerged as one of Assam’s leading players.

	His major accomplishment happened during the 2022-23 season when he achieved 552 runs in the Vijay Hazare Trophy with an exceptional batting average through his leg-spin bowling which he used to take wickets. He demonstrated his ability to dominate opponents in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy by achieving seven consecutive half-centuries which constitutes a rare record in T20 cricket. The Deodhar Trophy recognized him as Player of the Series because he achieved an exceptional all-round performance which included becoming the top run-scorer and one of the leading wicket-takers.		His major accomplishment happened during the 2022-23 season when he achieved 552 runs in the Vijay Hazare Trophy with an exceptional batting average through his leg-spin bowling which he used to take wickets. He demonstrated his ability to dominate opponents in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy by achieving seven consecutive half-centuries which constitutes a rare record in T20 cricket. The Deodhar Trophy recognized him as Player of the Series because he achieved an exceptional all-round performance which included becoming the top run-scorer and one of the leading wicket-takers.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=The Royals Rookies - learning from the best
			[\|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/the-rajasthan-royals-rookies-learning-from-the-best-1181731\|\|website =ESPNcricinfo\|\|access-date=8 April 2026}}</ref>

	===Indian Premier League (IPL)===		===Indian Premier League (IPL)===
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	===Senior International Career===		===Senior International Career===

	Riyan Parag made his debut for the Indian national team in 2024, becoming the first male cricketer from Northeast India to represent India at the international level. His T20 International performance started with successful bowling results and his offensive batting efforts. He began his One Day International career by playing against Sri Lanka where he took three wickets to demonstrate his ability to play all cricketing positions at international standards. His national team selection created a major achievement for both his professional development and the advancement of cricket in Northeast India.		Riyan Parag made his debut for the Indian national team in 2024, becoming the first male cricketer from Northeast India to represent India at the international level. His T20 International performance started with successful bowling results and his offensive batting efforts. He began his One Day International career by playing against Sri Lanka where he took three wickets to demonstrate his ability to play all cricketing positions at international standards. His national team selection created a major achievement for both his professional development and the advancement of cricket in Northeast India.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Riyan Parag becomes India's first FC cricketer born in 21st century
			[\|url=https://www.crictracker.com/riyan-parag-becomes-indias-first-fc-cricketer-born-21st-century/\|\|website =Crictracker\|\|access-date=8 April 2026}}</ref>

	==Work and Contributions==		==Work and Contributions==

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}}'''Riyan Parag Das''' is an Indian cricketer. He plays for Assam in domestic cricket and leads Rajasthan Royals as their captain in the Indian Premier League. Riyan has established himself as one of the most promising rising players in Indian cricket because he consistently delivers excellent performances during critical moments of matches. The 2018 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup marked his first major achievement when he became part of India's winning team which he later built upon by excelling in domestic and international competitions while achieving multiple records in different cricket formats.

== Early Life ==

The Guwahati birth of Riyan Parag occurred in an athletic family which established sports as their foundational principle. His father Parag Das played first-class cricket for Assam and Railways while his mother Mithoo Barooah represented India as a national-level swimmer who competed internationally and set national records. The competitive sports environment where Riyan grew up established the fundamental elements which shaped his future achievements through both dedication and his burning ambition to succeed. Riyan demonstrated his remarkable cricket talent from a young age by practicing hard and playing for Assam in different junior cricket competitions.

== Education ==

Riyan completed his schooling while he dedicated himself to developing his cricketing abilities. The available public information about his academic background remains limited because he started playing cricket professionally at a young age which led to his school education being postponed for professional coaching and domestic and national competition experiences. He demonstrates his commitment to work through education while participating in sports at an advanced level because he manages to do both activities.

==Career==

Riyan Parag’s cricketing journey is a story of early promise which evolved into his ability to perform successfully at advanced competitive levels. He began his cricket career as an exceptional player within Assam’s youth cricket system and then progressed through domestic cricket by demonstrating his skills in all available playing formats. Teams value him because he can play both as a batsman and as a bowler. He has developed into a reliable middle-order batsman who can speed up play during demanding match situations and who also delivers key wickets through his bowling. His leadership abilities reached a critical point when he received captain duties for his IPL team which marked a major advancement in his professional development.

===Domestic Career===

Riyan made his T20 debut for Assam in 2017 and soon followed it with his first-class debut in the Ranji Trophy, becoming the first Indian cricketer born in the 21st century to play first-class cricket. He consistently performed in domestic tournaments such as the Vijay Hazare Trophy and the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, where he emerged as one of Assam’s leading players.

His major accomplishment happened during the 2022-23 season when he achieved 552 runs in the Vijay Hazare Trophy with an exceptional batting average through his leg-spin bowling which he used to take wickets. He demonstrated his ability to dominate opponents in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy by achieving seven consecutive half-centuries which constitutes a rare record in T20 cricket. The Deodhar Trophy recognized him as Player of the Series because he achieved an exceptional all-round performance which included becoming the top run-scorer and one of the leading wicket-takers.

===Indian Premier League (IPL)===

Riyan Parag entered the IPL in 2019 after being signed by Rajasthan Royals and quickly made headlines by becoming one of the youngest players to score a half-century in the tournament. He achieved status as a vital component of the team through his continuing development. The 2024 IPL season witnessed his first major achievement when he scored 573 runs to become one of the tournament's leading run scorers.

The Rajasthan Royals appointed him as their team captain for 2025 through his constant performance and his ability to lead others. He serves as an essential component of the team batting order because he can successfully complete innings while executing his batting at a rapid pace.

===India Under-19 Career===

Riyan was an integral part of India’s Under-19 setup and was selected for the squad that competed in the 2018 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup. He overcame his tournament injuries because he wanted to help his team succeed while he obtained international match experience. His youth cricket performances which included his tours to England proved that he would become a future cricketing superstar.

===India A Career===

Riyan advanced in his career as he represented India A at multiple tournaments which included the Emerging Teams Asia Cup. The combination of his batting and bowling abilities established him as a dependable all-around player. He contributed vital support to his team during series wins through his strong performance against Australia A which showed his capacity to deal with tough situations.

===Senior International Career===

Riyan Parag made his debut for the Indian national team in 2024, becoming the first male cricketer from Northeast India to represent India at the international level. His T20 International performance started with successful bowling results and his offensive batting efforts. He began his One Day International career by playing against Sri Lanka where he took three wickets to demonstrate his ability to play all cricketing positions at international standards. His national team selection created a major achievement for both his professional development and the advancement of cricket in Northeast India.

==Work and Contributions==

Riyan Parag has played a significant role in elevating the profile of Assam cricket on the national stage. His performances have inspired young cricketers from the Northeast region of India to pursue the sport professionally. He serves as an all-rounder who provides multiple game contributions which make him a crucial player for contemporary cricket formats. His franchise cricket leadership demonstrates his increasing impact on the sport.

==Awards and Recognition==

Riyan has received several accolades for his performances, including the prestigious Lala Amarnath Award for Best All-rounder in the domestic season 2022–23, presented by the Board of Control for Cricket in India. He has also been recognized as Player of the Series in major domestic tournaments and holds multiple records for scoring and consistency in T20 cricket.

==Personal Life==

Riyan Parag comes from a highly accomplished sporting family. His father’s cricketing background and his mother’s achievements in swimming have significantly influenced his journey. He also shares family ties with Zubeen Garg who is a famous singer from Assam. Outside cricket, Riyan is known for his interest in music, gaming, and fitness and maintains an active presence on social media.

== External Links ==
* [https://www.instagram.com/riyanhparag/ Instagram]
* [https://x.com/ParagRiyan Twitter]
* [https://www.facebook.com/p/Riyan-Parag-Official-100094630766900/ Facebook]

== See also ==
* [[Indian Premier League (IPL)]]
* [[Rajasthan Royals (RR) ]]

== References ==
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[[Category:2001 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Indian cricketers]]
[[Category:RR players]]
[[Category:IPL players]]
[[Category:People from Guwahati]]