Chetan Sakariya has expressed his desire to play under defending champions Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni. Released by Rajasthan Royals ahead of IPL 2022 auction, Chetan Sakariya is expected to be on the wish list of multiple franchises in the upcoming mega auction.
Chetan Sakariya, who earned his maiden India call-up after an impressive season with Rajasthan Royals, has now expressed a desire to play under MS Dhoni. IPL has changed the lives of many cricketers. Not just Indian but uncapped overseas stars have also gone on to represent their national teams after impressing in the T20 league.
Chetan Sakariya’s Dream Is To Play Under Skipper MS Dhoni For Chennai Super Kings In IPL 2022
However, since the Sri Lanka tour, the left-arm pacer has fallen out of favour as a number of other seamers have been tried by the Indian team in this period but Chetan Sakariya’s name has constantly been snubbed by the selectors. To take the next step in his career, Chetan Sakariya wants to further develop himself by playing under Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni in IPL 2022.
“The last auction changed my life. My dream is to play under MS Dhoni. He has helped so many bowlers evolve. And to pick his brain, watch him prepare, can take my game to a different level.
“Dhoni is any bowler’s dream and it will be surreal to play and learn under him. I would love to play under him if I get a chance. But of course, I will give my best in whichever team I go to,” Sakariya said in an interview.
Chetan Sakariya managed to perform despite family losses and took crucial breakthroughs for the team showing his class with the ball, picking up 14 scalps for Rajasthan Royals in as many games. The pacer made his debut for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2021. The left-arm pacer made a big impact.
Amid the intense competition for places in the IPL, Chetan Sakariya scalped 14 wickets, including a memorable debut against Punjab Kings wherein he dismissed KL Rahul, in his maiden IPL season. Chetan Sakariya picked up the prized scalps of KL Rahul, Mayank Agarwal, Nitish Rana, Prithvi Shaw, Jason Roy, Rohit Sharma, Rahul Tripathi, MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina and Ambati Rayudu in IPL 2021.
Chetan Sakariya Want To Play For India For At Least 10 Years Playing Tests And Picking Wickets Across Formats
Speaking of the Sri Lanka stint and his overall ambitions, the 23-year-old said that now that he has tasted blood, he wants to be the lead bowler for India in all three formats.
” I want to play for India for at least 10 years. I want to play Test cricket and pick wickets for India across formats. My ultimate dream is to be the lead bowler for India across formats,” the youngster asserted.
Chetan Sakariya will be in the pool of 590 players at the IPL 2022 mega auction. Considering the performances he had produced for Rajasthan Royals last season, the left-arm seamer is expected to bag a bumper deal later this month. The pacer was then named in the Indian squad to take on Sri Lanka in a limited-overs series.
While the Test specialists were grinding it out in England, the BCCI decided to send white-ball specialists to take on the Islanders. Not only did Chetan Sakariya fulfilled his dream of donning the Indian jersey, but also claimed three wickets overall in 2 T20Is and 1 ODI against Sri Lanka.