Son of Kumar Mangalam Birla, among the top 10 richest Indians, 21-year-old Aryaman, who plays for Madhya Pradesh in first class cricket, scored his maiden Ranji Trophy century on Thursday.
The left-handed opener slammed an unbeaten 103 off 189 balls after being asked to follow on and helped MP salvage a draw against Bengal in an Elite Group B game at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
After the game, he however made it clear he wanted to be known more for his own name than his family’s.
There’s a legacy that I would love to build on in my own way. I know there is pressure but when you’re playing you just keep your focus at the ball. It’s the 22 yards that count. It’s a great responsibility for me I would love to take it forward.Aryaman Birla, MP Cricketer
Aryaman has looked in good touch this season with 51 against Tamil Nadu before the 103 he scored in his third first-class outing.
His Ranji debut however was made last season when he got an outing against Odisha in November 2017. He was also picked by Rajasthan Royals in the 2018 IPL auction but did not get a game.
I think I consider myself very lucky and I can say that my family members are my role models. Everyone is ambitious in their own way. I want to learn from everyone. Both my parents are very supportive which is very important.Aryaman Birla, MP Cricketer
"Everyone is born in a particular family. That's not a barrier for anything. There's no particular norm to become something. I've been playing professionally for four-five years," Aryaman who made the cut after playing at district level cricket for Rewa said.
"I've made my journey to the Ranji Trophy side through some good performances in the U-23 level," he added.
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