Izaz Sawariya is a 20-year-old uncapped leg spinner from Bidar, Karnataka. He reached the IPL 2026 auction list without playing any state-level or recognized professional cricket. He got noticed only because of the bowling videos he regularly posted on Instagram, which caught the attention of people across the cricket world.
Sawariya turned to Instagram by posting daily bowling reels after practice. His life changed when England spinner Adil Rashid began commenting on and praising his videos, which boosted his confidence and visibility. This led to contact from IPL scouts, including Chennai Super Kings, and trials with Punjab Kings in Lucknow. He was later listed as an uncapped spinner at number 265 for the IPL 2026 auction.
He joined Vijay Cricket Club in 2017 and began his cricket journey as a fast bowler before switching to leg spin on his coaches’ advice. Due to his father’s Indian Air Force postings, he moved frequently during childhood, which affected his early cricket development. His father currently serves with the 27th Squadron in Gorakhpur.
In Jaipur, he trained at Sanskar Cricket Academy under coach Surendra Singh Rathore. Despite being part of the district setup, he received very limited match opportunities for nearly two years. This lack of exposure pushed him to consistently post bowling videos online, which eventually became his breakthrough path into professional recognition.
Izaz Sawariya Career Stats
Izaz Sawariya does not have official career statistics yet. So far in his cricket career, Sawariya has not yet played for any state team or any recognized domestic or professional league. He made his entry into the 2026 IPL auction based only on trials and the attention he gained through social media.
After he could not get selected for Karnataka’s Under-15 team, he moved to Jaipur in 2022 to look for better cricket opportunities. He lives in paying-guest accommodation and trains at Sanskar Cricket Academy under coach Surendra Singh Rathore. Despite being part of the district setup, he received very limited chances to play matches for nearly two years.
Izaz Sawariya‘s Personal Life
Izaz Sawariya is from Bidar, North Karnataka, and the son of an Indian Air Force officer. His father is currently posted in Gorakhpur with the 27th Squadron (Jaguar). Due to his father’s postings, Sawariya grew up moving frequently, which affected his early cricket development. He started playing cricket at Vijay Cricket Club in 2017 as a fast bowler before switching to leg spin on his coach’s advice.
Sawariya says his father, elder sister, and coach have always supported him and helped him move forward in cricket. He really likes Ravi Bishnoi as a bowler and looks up to MS Dhoni as a cricketer and leader. He is a big supporter of the Chennai Super Kings.
Sawariya has stated that he follows a simple lifestyle where he practices regularly and often goes to the gym. He follows a fixed daily routine that includes morning practice sessions and gym workouts. He has also stated that his main goal is to make money from his passion, that is, to earn money through cricket and build a house for his parents. Sawariya’s role model in the cricket world is Ravi Bishnoi.
FAQs
Q. What is Izaz Sawariya?
A. Izaz Sawariya made it to the 2026 IPL auction list as an uncapped leg spinner.
Q. Has Izaz Sawariya participated in any domestic or state cricket matches?
A. Izaz Sawariya has not yet participated in any state-level, age-group, or official domestic cricket matches.
Q. What teams and athletes does Izaz Sawariya admire?
A. Sawariya is a Chennai Super Kings supporter, an admirer of MS Dhoni, and an idol of Ravi Bishnoi.
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