PBKS Player, Priyansh Arya Wanted To 'Become A Teacher', But Says, 'Koi Chance Nahi' Amid IPL Match

IPL 2026 has been dominating all the headlines because of the intense performance by all the cricketers. However, currently all the eyes are on the ongoing IPL match between Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants. Cricketer, Priyansh Arya played very well. For the unversed, the ace player made more than 90 runs in less than 40 balls; however, unfortunately he got out. Amid that, do you know he would have been a teacher if not a successful batsman? Continue reading to know more.

Priyansh Arya reveals the reason behind not following his family’s legacy

Priyansh Arya has been one of the most talked-about names ever since IPL 2026 began. The reason behind the same is his amazing and powerful batting skills. However, after the recent match with Chennai Super Kings, Priyansh Arya opened up about family legacy and revealed why he didn’t follow it. It is worth mentioning that Priyansh’s parents are teachers and he too would have been a teacher. He was quoted as saying:

"My family background is of proper teachers. My sister is also a teacher. Maybe, I would’ve been a teacher too (if not for a cricketer). Ab koi chance nahi hai."

Later, the much-loved and talented cricketer also spoke about his batting skills. When asked about his free-spirited hitting skills, Priyansh Arya stated that this has been his nature since childhood. He explained, "It’s been like this since childhood, and whenever I feel that it will benefit the team, I play like that. There is a little bit of risk-taking involved. I have belief in myself that if I can hit the first ball, then I will hit it."

Priyansh Arya’s PBKS teammate, Shashank opened up about his game

After one of the IPL matches, Priyansh Aryan’s teammate, Shashank Singh, who also plays for the IPL team, Punjab Kings spoke about the former and stated that he is a very soft-spoken person in his personal life. According to Shashank, Priyansh likes to speak less and let his bat do all the talking for him. Further, he also called Priyansh mentally very strong and someone who knows how to play well. Shashank Singh was quoted as saying:

"With Priyansh what we, as a team, really liked last year is that he’s mentally very tough. I mean he doesn’t speak much but he’s very mentally tough. He knows his role and he knows his areas where he can score runs."

When Priyansh Arya’s mother opened up about his powerful batting skills

In IPL 2025, when Priyansh Arya hit a century in a match against Chennai Super Kings, his mother, Radha had a conversation with the news agency, PTI, during which she expressed her happiness on the same. For the unversed, the player crossed 100 runs in only 39 balls. His mother spoke about Priyansh’s discipline, hardwork and dedication towards cricket. She was quoted as saying:

"I am very happy with his innings and I hope he continues to play in this manner. He has worked hard since he was a kid and always remains disciplined, which has helped him reach this stage through his discipline and hard work. He does not pay attention to anything but his game which keeps him dedicated."

Priyansh Arya has been trained by the same coach who trained Gautam Gambhir

For those who do not know, Priyansh Arya is one of the most loved cricketers, who has been dominating the headlines ever since IPL 2026 began. However, do you know that the PBKS player has been trained by the same person who trained the coach of the Indian team, Gautam Gambhir? Well, that’s true. Reportedly, both of them are trained by Sanjay Bhardwaj. 

What are your thoughts on Punjab Kings’ player, Priyansh Arya opening up about not following his family’s legacy of being a teacher? Let us know.

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