Chetan Sakariya

Rajasthan Royals seamer Chetan Sakariya says making India debut in Sri Lanka was 'a dream come true'

The 23-year-old had a meteoric rise in the past six months as he first impressed in the IPL after being picked up by Rajasthan Royals and then went on to represent India, claiming three wickets in the two T20Is and one ODI against Sri Lanka.

Dhananjaya de Silva, Chamika Karunaratne take Sri Lanka over finish line in nervy second T20I against India

Check out photos from the second T20 between Sri Lanka and India in Colombo.

India vs Sri Lanka: Dhananjaya de Silva, bowlers shine as hosts keep series alive with thrilling win in second T20I

With nine players unavailable after Krunal Pandya tested positive, India had no option but to play with six specialist bowlers, including one pacer Navdeep Saini, who wasn't even given a single over.

India vs Sri Lanka: Rejigged visitors falter in final ODI as Islanders end nine-year wait with three-wicket win

While India won the three-match ODI series 2-1, the exciting rookies who were blooded on the day still have a long way to go before they can come close to challenging the big boys

India vs Sri Lanka: Sanju Samson, Nitish Rana among five debutants in third ODI for Team India

As expected, head coach Rahul Dravid ensured game time for almost everyone in the squad.

India vs Sri Lanka: Uncapped trio of Devdutt Padikkal, Chetan Sakariya and Nitish Rana eager to learn from Rahul Dravid

As many as six uncapped players are part of the India squad for the series beginning here on 18 July. NCA chief Dravid is the head coach on the tour with the Test team currently in the UK.

India vs Sri Lanka: Shikhar Dhawan-led visitors arrive in island nation for limited-overs series

The Dhawan-led team will play three ODIs and three T20Is in the island nation.

India vs Sri Lanka: Shikhar Dhawan 'humbled' by opportunity to lead Men in Blue for limited-overs tour

The selectors picked a bunch of fresh faces for the Sri Lanka series on Thursday as the main team is in the UK for the World Test Championship final and five Tests against England.

India squad for Sri Lanka tour: Five first-timers, a giant auditioning pool and a glaring miss

India will travel to Sri Lanka for a limited-overs tour next month and the BCCI announced a 20-man squad for the tour, packed with youngsters, including six uncapped players.

Cricketer Chetan Sakariya's father passes away due to COVID-19

The 22-year-old Chetan played for the Rajasthan Royals in this year's IPL, which was indefinitely suspended due to the outbreak of COVID-19 cases in its bio-bubble on 4 May.