Chetan Sakariya, who rose to fame in the last Indian Premier League (IPL) season, has expressed his desire to play under the captaincy of MS Dhoni. Sakariya was part of the Rajasthan Royals (RR) franchise in the lPL 2021.

Rajasthan released Sakariya ahead of the mega-auction and retained only Sanju Samson, Jos Buttler, and Yashasvi Jaiswal. The pacer played 14 matches and picked up 12 wickets with an average of 30.43 in his maiden IPL season.

Now, the 23-year-old wants to grow with the guidance of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain. He said Dhoni is "any bowler's dream", as he assists them very well. 

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"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 with News 9.

Sakariya got his maiden call for Team India last year for the Sri Lanka tour. He made his debut in ODI and T20I, picking up 2/34 and 1/34 respectively. 

"Sri Lanka mein khelne ke baad sher k muh mein khoon lag jane wali baat ho gayi hai. (After playing for India against Sri Lanka, it is like a lion has tasted blood). 

"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," he said.

(With News 9 Inputs)