Left-arm sailor Chetan Sakariya didn’t play the first few games for Delhi Capitals in the on-going Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022, but in his first game this season against Kolkata Knight Riders, he made an immediate impact when he rattled Aaron’s stumps. Finch. The youngster has brought a new dimension to Delhi Capitals strong bowling attack. Speaking to DailyExpertNews, Sakariya shared what he has learned this season, skipper Rishabh Pant’s best attributes and how Ricky Ponting continues to motivate the players.
“I’ve been here for a long time now. I’m just impressed with the way Ricky Ponting thinks. When a difficult situation arises, Ponting tries to motivate the players and also tries to brighten up the room by playing a joke making and personal, he speaks to the players and asks them to be ready for the match. He focuses on each player and I am impressed with this quality of his,” Sakariya told DailyExpertNews.
When asked about Pant, Sakariya said, “Rishabh Bhaiya is very calm and he takes all the pressure and responsibility. He always takes the job of taking the team out of the pressure situations. When the other players do well, he gives them credit. , but when difficult situations arise, he is the first to raise his hand to get the team out of trouble.”
Sakariya also explained in detail why he celebrated in a special way – the iconic Dragon Ball Z style – after firing Aaron Finch in the game against KKR. He also added that his father always wanted him to rattle the stumps of a good international batter.
“My way of celebrating this season was very important, because I’ve been on the sidelines for a long time. I always wanted to do well for the team. Before the game I thought a bit too much because I couldn’t sleep. about how I wanted to fulfill my father’s dream to rattle the stumps of a good international player I knew how I would celebrate if I stopped bending the batter I celebrated it in the style of a cartoon character from Dragon Ball Z and by placing two fingers on your forehead you can teleport and that was my way of paying tribute to my father,” said Sakariya.
“The experience was good. We got out of some difficult situations. We were able to win some crucial games and it was a good experience. As a player it was a good learning curve,” he continued.
Sakariya was not part of the Delhi Capitals and played the first seven matches against XI and only got his chance in the eighth match, which was against KKR. The left-armed sailor said it’s not easy to sit on the bench because confidence takes a hit.
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“Coaches have a job to keep their players motivated. Good and bad matches are part of the job. Sitting on the sidelines is not easy, because your confidence takes a dent. But you have to keep believing in it. You are not on it. the ground, so your match fitness can also take a hit. It’s difficult to achieve this if you’re not part of the playing XI,” said the 24-year-old.
“Recently, Ajit Agarkar (assistant coach) and I discussed which balls to throw to different batters. What are their weaknesses and what is my strength. We are currently working on that. Also ask him about his experiences,” he concluded.
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