Dhruv Parashar is an Indian born cricketer hailing from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) who plays for the country as an all-rounder. He was born in Pune in Maharashtra, but started playing in Dubai early in life and played school cricket in England. Parashar is a righty batsman and right-arm off-spinner. He featured in his first T20I match for the UAE in December 2023 and in his debut ODI game in November 2024. Parashar is a very rare and exceptional talent as he has opened the innings both at the batting and the bowling end for his country in a match.
Who is Dhruv Parashar?
Dhruv Parashar is an Indian origin cricketer of the national team of United Arab Emirates (UAE). He started his game in the UAE domestic and age-group system, after joining Dubai with his parents at the age of four. Having been inspired to take up the sport following the 2011 World Cup, Parashar sharpened his game on Australian soil and even had a great stint playing at school level in England. He went on to display impressive performances in his youth and was soon selected for the UAE senior team. Parashar is also in demand as a right arm off-spin bowler, and a very adaptable batsman, who can bat anywhere in the middle order and even be the first ball guzzler in the middle order.
| Aspect | Details |
| Full Name | Dhruv Parashar |
| Date of Birth | December 20, 2004 |
| Age (2026) | 21 Years |
| Birthplace | Pune, Maharashtra, India |
| Hometown | Dubai, UAE |
| Nationality | Indian-born, UAE international |
| Profession | Cricketer |
| Role | All-Rounder |
| Batting | Right-Handed |
| Bowling | Right-Arm Off-Spin |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
AgeÂ
Dhruv Parashar was born in Pune, Maharashtra on 20th December 2004. He was born in Pune, but moved to Dubai, UAE at the age of four and spent his childhood there. As of August 2026, Parashar is 21 years old and his zodiac sign is Sagittarius.Â
Physical Traits, Height & Weight
Dhruv Parashar has an athletic physique, which is ideally formed for a modern all-rounder player for cricket. There is no official record of his height and weight, but he is considered to be very fit and able to compete at the highest levels around the world. Parashar has always been very focused on his studies, in addition to his intensive training. His impressive concentration, coupled with the physical fitness, helps in every aspect of his game, not only as a batsman and bowler, but also as a fieldman in terms of agility and quickness.Â
Family Background
Dhruv grew up in a loving environment with his parents who were from an Indian family who later moved the family to Dubai when Dhruv was approximately four years old. His family was struck by his love for the sport of cricket when he was a young boy and allowed him to do everything he could in order to pursue his dreams in the sport without negatively affecting his studies. They were very helpful and allowed him to train throughout the year and play matches throughout the UAE, England and India, a global experience which had a tremendous impact on his development as a professional.
Childhood & schooling
Born in Pune, India and moved to Dubai at the age of four, Dhruv Parashar has been hooked on the sport of cricket since an early age. With his passion for the game, he turned into a reliable all-rounder and a high-scoring academic while training at both the major cricket centres. He spent his time in England as part of the Wellington School cricket team, which included being a prominent member in the First XI team in Somerset. In order to develop his ability to cope with various pitches and challenging conditions, he played club cricket in Shropshire, England and also club cricket in Mumbai, India.Â
Professional Career
Dhruv Parashar made his debut in T20I cricket on 31st December 2023 while he was included in the UAE senior squad for their match against Afghanistan. He went on to make his ODI debut against Oman on 1 November 2024. He not only achieved the impressive figures of 2/16 in that historic match, but also the feat of opening both the batting and bowling in the same game, being the first and youngest cricketer in international history to achieve the feat. His all-round playing ability has also got him a place with the Desert Vipers in the ILT20, and his complete package went a long way towards his selection for the UAE team for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. A very reputed batsman and a tight, economical right arm off-spinner as well.
Dhruv Parashar Career Stats
| Format | Mat | Runs | HS | Ave | SR | 100s/50s | Wkts | BBI | Bowl Avg | Econ | SR |
| ODIs | 12 | 192 | 50* | 24.00 | 62.13 | 0/1 | 10 | 2/16 | 38.50 | 4.30 | 53.6 |
| T20Is | 35 | 219 | 32 | 15.64 | 104.78 | 0/0 | 32 | 4/12 | 22.43 | 6.83 | 19.6 |
| List A | 12 | 192 | 50* | 24.00 | 62.13 | 0/1 | 10 | 2/16 | 38.50 | 4.30 | 53.6 |
| T20s | 42 | 225 | 32 | 14.06 | 99.55 | 0/0 | 33 | 4/12 | 23.54 | 6.77 | 20.8 |
Interesting Facts
- He was born in Pune, however is a player for the United Arab Emirates in international cricket.
- At about three-year-old age, came to Dubai.
- He helped the UAE U19 team finish as the historic tournament runner-up (2nd place), losing to Bangladesh in the final.
- He has played over 45 international matches across both ODI and T20I formats.
- Was also the youngest player ever to play in the first ODI in both the positions.
- Has advanced to play on the Desert Vipers for the ILT20.
- Dreams of playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in the future.
Net Worth
Dhruv Parashar’s net worth as of 2026 is yet to be officially revealed. The UAE international is mainly receiving UAE – certain foreign tournament cricket fees, domestic tournaments, franchise cricket including the UAE ILT 20 etc.Â
Social Media Presence
Dhruv Parashar is active on social media platforms, providing glimpses into his cricket career, training sessions, matches, and personal life.
Instagram- @dhruv.prashar1 — 9.6K
Conclusion
Dhruv Parashar has proven himself to be one of the most promising young UAE all-rounders in modern Associate cricket. From his childhood days of moving to Dubai to a very proud day representing the UAE in the international arena, his inspiring journey is one of the unique challenges of relocating to Dubai as a child and now proudly representing the UAE on the international arena by constant hard work, dedication and performance. He is a clear-cut dual-threat player at national level, who has proved his worth on both sides, as a good tactician and a good restrictionist off-spinner. At 21, Parashar has now been a senior international player, having played in numerous high-level international matches and the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. With this quick rise, he will emerge as one of the leading talents in Associate cricket and a serious contender for big league franchise contracts around the world.
FAQ’S
Dhruv Parashar is a all-rounder player and is also a member of UAE cricket team.
He is 21 years old in 2026.
He made his T20I debut against Afghanistan on 31st December 2023 and ODI debut against Oman in November 2024.
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