‘I want to play for India…’: Star PBKS player expresses intention days after being snubbed from India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad, his name is…

A Punjab Kings star, who scored 475 runs in IPL 2025, expressed his dream to play for India after Asia Cup snub. Will selectors consider him soon?

New Delhi: A day after the announcement of Team India for Asia Cup 2025, Punjab Kings star batsman Priyansh Arya made his intentions clear. In IPL 2025, Punjab Kings made it to the final after 14 years and finished as runners-up. Opening batsman Priyansh Arya played an important role in this memorable journey. He scored 475 runs in his debut season at a strike rate of 179, including a century. Arya proved that he is a serious contender to become a regular player for Team India in the future.

Priyansh Arya’s performance in debut season

The way Priyansh Arya batted in his very first IPL season impressed everyone. His aggressive innings and consistency contributed a lot to taking Punjab Kings to the final. This is why he is being considered the future star of cricket.

The focus is now on the Delhi Premier League 2025

Currently, Priyansh Arya is playing for Outer Delhi Warriors in the Delhi Premier League 2025. His team’s performance has not been good, and they are at the bottom of the points table. Talking to Times Now, Arya said, “Playing for India is my dream and it will always be, but right now my focus is on performing well for my team, Outer Delhi Warriors. Also, I try to help young players who ask me questions about cricket or approach.”

Inspiration for young players

Arya believes that hard work and consistency are the most important factors to reach the big level. He shares his experiences with young players and advises them to be serious about cricket.

“We want to leave a mark”

Outer Delhi Warriors are at the bottom of the Delhi Premier League 2025 points table with only 1 win in 7 matches and they have only 3 points. Despite this, Priyansh Arya is optimistic that the team will finish well. He said, “We still have a few matches left and we want to make a mark. We want the season to end on a high and all our fans feel proud. The young players are also considering this tournament as a platform to come to the notice of the selectors.”

Story Highlights

1. Punjab Kings played the final after 14 years in IPL 2025 and finished as runners-up.
2. Priyansh Arya scored 475 runs, with a strike rate of 179 and a century in his debut season.
3. After the announcement of the Asia Cup 2025 team, Arya reiterated his dream of playing for India.
4. Currently, Priyansh is playing for Outer Delhi Warriors in the Delhi Premier League.
5. Outer Delhi Warriors are at the bottom of the points table, but Arya hopes for a strong performance in the end.