Chetan Sakariya is an Indian cricketer who plays for Saurashtra in domestic cricket and Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League. |
He made his first-class cricket debut for Saurashtra in the Ranji Trophy on 20 November 2018, replacing Jaydev Unadkat due to injury. |
Initially wanting to be a batsman, Sakariya later shifted his focus to fast bowling. |
Sakariya received no formal coaching until he was 16 and used to practice with tennis ball cricket. |
Completing his 12th grade in science, his father wanted him to become an engineer, but Sakariya had different aspirations. |
As the main breadwinner in his family, Sakariya supported them, as his father was a Tempo driver with health issues. |
His family did not own a TV, so they watched Sakariya play at their neighbors' houses. |
Sakariya's maternal uncle supported his cricket by offering him a job at his stationery store. |
Injuring his glute and suffering a stress fracture kept Sakariya out of action for almost a year. |
Impressive performances for Saurashtra secured Sakariya a scholarship to train under Glenn McGrath at MRF Pace Foundation. |
Despite financial struggles, senior cricketer Sheldon Jackson gifted Sakariya his first pair of cricket shoes after practicing with him. |
Known for his swing, accuracy, and bowling at around 130 Kph, Sakariya's strengths are evident. |
He was a net bowler for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the previous season in the UAE. |
Sakariya was bought by Rajasthan Royals for INR 1.20 Crores in the 2021 IPL auction. |
His mother mentioned in an interview that Sakariya's first wish with his earnings is to buy a house in Rajkot. |
Before being signed by Rajasthan Royals, Sakariya endured a personal tragedy with his brother's suicide, which his parents kept from him until after a tournament. |
Making his IPL debut on 12th April 2021, Sakariya took a 3-wicket haul for Rajasthan Royals against Punjab Kings. |