After taking the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) season by storm, Punjab Kings (PBKS) batter Priyansh Arya is eyeing to make his debut in the upcoming Ranji Trophy season 2025-26. The southpaw who represents the Delhi team domestically is set to make his debut in first-class cricket. In the IPL 2025 season, the youngster scored over 500 runs and was one of the most promising youngsters of the season.
However, Priyansh's goal is not just to play IPL. His bigger aim, like many of the young players, is to play red-ball format and be an all-format player.
"After DPL, I will start preparation for red-ball cricket. Last year as well, I spoke about that I want to play that form of cricket," Arya told PTI videos on the sidelines of Outer Delhi Warriors jersey launch event in New Delhi.
"I will seek advice from my coach, Sanjay sir (Bhardwaj), and prepare accordingly. I hope I will be able to make my red-ball debut and not just remain a white-ball specialist next season", he added.
Priyansh Arya gives tribute to his coach for helping him teach discipline
Arya also went to thank his coach for helping him teach discipline and instilling game awareness right at a young age. The southpaw also stated he keeps discussing things with all his coaches on how to improve his game.
"I keep discussing with all the coaches what things I can add to my game to better it and keep working on them." "But Sanjay Bhardwaj, sir, is the only one I talk to; he is the one who guides me on what and where I lack, and advises me to work on the same," said the young southpaw.
Arya will next be seen in the upcoming season of the Delhi Premier League (DPL 2025). He is also very grateful to the league for catapulting him to IPL, where he delivered a terrific performance for PBKS in just his debut season.
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"I am very excited to play in the Delhi Premier League again because of the crowd and also playing against familiar players. I got all the fame and recognition from this very competition... it is not easy at all. Even if you play in a park, things are not easy," said Arya.
"After IPL, people have started recognizing me more. Whenever I go out now, they ask for selfies and photos. It feels really good to be known now; it gives me a sense of pride." The IPL final loss, however, still lingers.
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"Losing the IPL final still hurts, but now we have to wait for the next edition, and by the time we don't win the final, it will stay that way," he concluded.
