| 1. Chetan Sakariya is an Indian cricketer who plays for Saurashtra in domestic cricket and Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League. |
| 2. He made his first-class cricket debut for Saurashtra in the Ranji Trophy on 20 November 2018, replacing Jaydev Unadkat due to injury. |
| 3. Initially wanting to be a batsman, Sakariya later shifted his focus to fast bowling. |
| 4. Sakariya received no formal coaching until he was 16 and used to practice with tennis ball cricket. |
| 5. Completing his 12th grade in science, his father wanted him to become an engineer, but Sakariya had different aspirations. |
| 6. As the main breadwinner in his family, Sakariya supported them, as his father was a Tempo driver with health issues. |
| 7. His family did not own a TV, so they watched Sakariya play at their neighbors' houses. |
| 8. Sakariya's maternal uncle supported his cricket by offering him a job at his stationery store. |
| 9. Injuring his glute and suffering a stress fracture kept Sakariya out of action for almost a year. |
| 10. Impressive performances for Saurashtra secured Sakariya a scholarship to train under Glenn McGrath at MRF Pace Foundation. |
| 11. Despite financial struggles, senior cricketer Sheldon Jackson gifted Sakariya his first pair of cricket shoes after practicing with him. |
| 12. Known for his swing, accuracy, and bowling at around 130 Kph, Sakariya's strengths are evident. |
| 13. He was a net bowler for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the previous season in the UAE. |
| 14. Sakariya was bought by Rajasthan Royals for INR 1.20 Crores in the 2021 IPL auction. |
| 15. His mother mentioned in an interview that Sakariya's first wish with his earnings is to buy a house in Rajkot. |
| 16. 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. |
| 17. Making his IPL debut on 12th April 2021, Sakariya took a 3-wicket haul for Rajasthan Royals against Punjab Kings. |
| 18. He can generate decent pace and swing the ball both ways. |
| 19. He picked up a five-wicket haul in his first-class debut for Saurashtra in the 2018 Ranji Trophy season. |
| 20. In his debut IPL season with Rajasthan Royals in 2021, he picked up 14 wickets in 14 games. |
| 21. He won the IPL title with Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2024 edition. |
