Chetan Sakariya

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On 20 November 2018, Chetan Sakariya made his debut in first-class cricket for Saurashtra in Ranji Trophy where he picked up a fifer in his first innings. Chetan Sakariya replaced Jaydev Unadkat, who was out due to injury in that match. Chetan Sakariya on his Ranji debut.Chetan Sakariya while growing up wanted to be a batsman but eventually diverted his interest to fast bowling.He did not receive any kind of cricket coaching until the age of 16 before that he used to train himself playing tennis ball cricket.Chetan Sakariya had completed his 12th in science and therefore, his father wanted him to become an engineer but, he had other plans at his disposal.Chetan Sakariya was the sole provider in his family. His father, who was a Tempo driver suffered from ill-health and was unable to afford his cricket expenses.Chetan Sakariyas family did not have a TV set at their house and used to go to their neighbors to watch him play.Chetan Sakariyas maternal uncle helped him cover his expenses and continue with his cricket by providing him with a job at his stationery.Chetan Sakariya suffered from an injury upon his glute and a stress fracture on his back due to over-working his body and, he was out for nearly a year.Chetan Sakariyas impressive performances at the domestic level for Saurashtra helped him to secure the scholarship to train under Australian cricket legend Glenn McGrath at MRF Pace Foundation. Chetan Sakariya with Glenn Mcgrath.