Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag praises Rajasthan Royals’ new recruit Chetan Sakariya, who stole the show on Monday (April 12) night with his brilliant bowling performance against Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. Sehwag lauded the youngster’s fearless approach and compared his temperament with former India left-arm seamers Zaheer Khan and Ashish Nehra.
The 22-year-old was the pick of the Rajasthan bowlers, returned with the figures of 3/31 on his IPL debut. He struck in the third over to get rid of Mayank Agarwal (12) and then returned in the final over to dismiss KL Rahul (91) and Jhye Richardson (0).
Sakariya’s brother committed suicide just before the IPL 14 auction in February. Sehwag tweeted, “Chetan Sakariya’s brother died of suicide few months ago, his parents didn’t tell him for 10 days as he was playing the SMA trophy this is what cricket means to these young men, their families. IPL is a true measure of the Indian dream & some stories of extraordinary grit. Great prospect.”
Chetan Sakariya's brother died of suicide few months ago,his parents didn't tell him for 10 days as he was playing the SMA trophy. What cricket means to these young men,their families .IPL is a true measure of the Indian dream & some stories of extraordinary grit🙏🏼Great prospect pic.twitter.com/r0mISy9Asv
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) April 12, 2021