Priyam Garg is an Indian cricketer who plays as a right-handed top-order batsman. He came to national prominence as the captain of the India under-19 team at the 2020 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup held in South Africa, where India finished as runners-up. He represents Uttar Pradesh in domestic cricket and has been associated with the Sunrisers Hyderabad franchise in the Indian Premier League.
| Full name | Priyam Garg |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Role | Batsman (right-handed) |
| Domestic team | Uttar Pradesh |
| IPL franchise | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| Notable role | Captain, India U-19 (2020 World Cup) |
Garg hails from Uttar Pradesh and rose through India's age-group cricket structure. He came from a modest background, with his early cricketing journey often cited as an example of grassroots talent emerging through state-level coaching networks. He worked his way through Uttar Pradesh's age-group teams before being selected for India's youth squads.
Garg made his first-class debut for Uttar Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy. He has also represented the state in the Vijay Hazare Trophy (List A) and the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (Twenty20). He drew attention in the 2018–19 Ranji Trophy season with consistent run-scoring in the middle order, which strengthened his case for higher honours.
He was appointed captain of the India under-19 side for the 2020 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup. Under his leadership, India reached the final, where they were defeated by Bangladesh in Potchefstroom. The tournament marked a significant milestone in his career and brought him into wider public attention.
Garg was signed by Sunrisers Hyderabad at the IPL auction held ahead of the 2020 season. He made his IPL debut for the franchise in the United Arab Emirates leg of the tournament.
Garg is a top- and middle-order right-handed batsman known for a compact technique and an ability to build innings at first-class level. He has occasionally been used as a part-time off-break bowler in junior cricket.
As captain of an India under-19 World Cup squad, Garg joins a line of young Indian cricketers whose leadership at the youth level has historically been a stepping stone toward senior representative cricket. His career is often discussed in the context of Uttar Pradesh's contribution to Indian cricket and the role of the Board of Control for Cricket in India's age-group pathway.