Riyan Parag is a prominent figure in Indian cricket. Parag is known for his capabilities as a left-handed batsman and a leg-break bowler. He has made significant contributions in domestic cricket for Assam and the Indian Premier League (IPL), playing for the Rajasthan Royals. He also played a crucial role in India's under-19 team, particularly during their 2018 Under-19 Cricket World Cup win.

Parag's cricket journey began early. At 14, he was almost the youngest first-class debutant in India, a decision ultimately not taken by the Assam selectors despite the state coach's approval. He officially began his cricket career with his Twenty20 debut for Assam in the 2016–17 Inter-State Twenty-20 Tournament on January 29, 2017. Later that year, he was named in India's squad for the 2017 ACC Under-19 Asia Cup. His first-class debut for Assam came in the 2017–18 Ranji Trophy on November 17, 2017.

In 2017, Parag showcased his skill in England with the India under-19 team, where he was the second-highest run-getter in two youth Tests. His performance included twin fifties in the first game, contributing to a substantial victory for India. His early career also saw him becoming the highest run-getter in the 2016-17 Cooch Behar Trophy with 642 runs.

🌱Parag's IPL career began in December 2018 when the Rajasthan Royals bought him. During the 2019 IPL season, he became the youngest cricketer to score a fifty in IPL history at 17 years and 175 days. Although released by the Rajasthan Royals ahead of the 2022 IPL mega auction, he was re-bought by the team in February 2022. In the 2022 IPL season, he distinguished himself by taking 17 catches, the most by any Indian non-wicket-keeper in the tournament. He played a crucial role in a match against Royal Challengers Bangalore by scoring an unbeaten 56.

In the 2022-23 Vijay Hazare Trophy🌳, Parag was the highest run-getter for Assam and among the top scorers overall, amassing 552 runs with an average of 69, including three centuries and a fifty. His performance in the quarterfinals against Jammu and Kashmir was particularly notable, scoring 174 runs from 116 balls. Additionally, in the 2022-23 Ranji Trophy, he played a decisive role against Hyderabad, scoring 78 runs off 28 balls in the second innings and taking eight wickets.

In the 2023 Deodhar Trophy, Parag was named Player of the Series🌄, being the highest run-getter and third-highest wicket-taker. His record-breaking performance included the most sixes in an innings in the tournament's history. Furthermore, in the 2023–24 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, he became the highest run-scorer and six-hitter, scoring 510 runs at an average of 85 and a strike rate of 182.79, along with taking 11 wickets.

💞Parag continued to impress in the Ranji Trophy in the same season, scoring consecutive centuries against Chhattisgarh and Kerala. He accumulated 378 runs at an average of 75.60 and a strike rate of 113.85, highlighting his impact as a powerful batsman.

ꦬParag was included in the India A cricket team squad for the 2023 ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup after his domestic successes. In the final against Pakistan A, he took two crucial middle-order wickets.