April 10, 2025 06:31 pm IST
In a special conversation, IPL’s breakout star Priyash Arya opens up his dreams, his parents, cricket idols and their dreams of lifting the IPL Trophy.
In a league known for the construction of overnight stars, the latest sensation of the IPL, Priyash Arya has arrived. The 24-year-old on Tuesday burnt the tournament with a jaw-leaving centenary against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), scoring 103 off just 42 balls, including nine towering sixes and seven borders-all in their fourth IPL innings.
Such a spotlight can be heavy for any young gun. But their attention remains inadvertently. In a special chat with us, he says, “The main ISS Limelight Se Bigad Bhi Sakta Hon aur Sudhar Bhi Sakta Han Hai. When you perform, you will be recognized. But, my attention is my ambitions, my cricket and what is next.”
From Delhi, cricket was never distraught, it was always a dream. And his family never let him go to the wave: “My parents have been my rock and I have always been supported. Also, my coach Sanjay Bharadwaz has been another guide light, who has played a big role in my life.”
Shining in your debut season is something special. And for that, Priyash credited PBKS captain, Shreyas Iyer. “Muje Shreyas Bhaiya has a thodi hesitant, seeing how big a player he is. But he talks to me like a friend. His message has always been, ‘Joh tere brain aa aaaaa aa rag hai hai tu wes khel’.”
A left -handed batsman himself, Priyash sees India’s two most prestigious Southpowes. “Goti Bhaiya (Gautam Gambhir) and Yuvi Bhai (Yuvraj Singh) are my idols. They are both very stylish players and I have been praising him since childhood.”
Priyash’s dream is revealing an innings at one time. And he knows where he wants to go. “There is a dream for any cricketer to wear Indian colors and play for your country. But for now, I would prefer to pick up the IPL Trophy,” he ends.
