NEW DELHI: Left-arm pace bowler Chetan Sakariya, who has been picked in India’s squad for the limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka, has said he is currently working in Chennai on ‘energy system development’ which helps in sustaining energy over a long period of time through dedicated training routines.
“I feel my movements are swifter, my core is stronger, and I believe I am bowling a tad quicker as well.
This side of training is not something I knew a lot of growing up, but I have felt a lot of change in the way I feel about myself.
It has been a busy routine in Chennai, but one I am happy and satisfied with.
I am looking forward to learning a lot more with the Indian team,” said the 23-year-old Saurashtra bowler who was picked by Rajasthan Royals for Rs.1.2 crore at this year’s IPL mini-auction.
He picked seven wickets in seven matches.
“The franchise was very supportive of that (training in Chennai) and arranged everything — like my accommodation and travel — so that I could become a better version of myself.
For the last 15 days, I have had two intense training sessions every day, with a short break for lunch and rest,” Sakariya was quoted as saying by espncricinfo.com.
Sakariya, who hails from a village just 10 kilometres from Bhavnagar in Gujarat, said he would have been satisfied even if he were picked as a net bowler for the tour of Sri Lanka.
“I would have been happy just going to Sri Lanka as a net bowler, so this is a massive surprise.
At the IPL, I thought I exceeded my own expectations.
Initially, I thought I may have to wait for my turn at the Royals, but once I got into the camp, the kind of confidence and faith everyone showed in me, I got the vibes that I will start.
So while it is a surprise to be picked for India, I am very much ready and confident with the way I have prepared.”