A versatile defender who has been around Indian Football from an early age, Parag Shrivas is now a Hyderabadi. Born and brought up in Amaravati, Parag was first thrown into the mix with the Bajaj Allianz Junior football camp back in 2013. He was selected among thousands to represent the country, before joining the reserve team at Bengaluru. Parag has since climbed through the ranks, playing in the I-League second division before making his Indian Super League debut back in 2018. He has spent five seasons with the senior side, honing his skills, making 49 appearances for the Blues. He was a part of the Durand Cup-winning squad in 2022 and is a solid addition to the squad at Hyderabad. He is a strong and no-nonsense defender, who will look to leave his mark on the first team in the new season.