Contrary to an earlier report suggesting that Chetan Sakariya was among the seven players on the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI’s) suspect bowling action list, it has been clarified that the young Indian pacer is not implicated. Initially, Cricbuzz reported that Sakariya’s name was on the list, but subsequent clarification revealed an error, and Saurashtra Cricket Association (SCA) officials reached out to the BCCI to rectify the mistake.
Jaydev Shah, the president of SCA, stated, “It was a sort of miscommunication and error, and Chetan has never been called, and he is not on that list. I understand that the name of a Karnataka bowler should have been there, and the IPL is addressing the issue. The franchises are also being duly informed.”
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While Sakariya won’t face a bowling ban, the SCA and sources close to the player have downplayed the matter due to the confusion surrounding his inclusion in the list. Recently released by Delhi Capitals (DC) ahead of the IPL auction, Sakariya is set to return to action soon despite currently being sidelined with a stress fracture in his back. He has entered the IPL auction with a base price of Rs 50 lakh.
The Chetan Sakariya suspect action issue seems to be an unintentional error from BCCI and the board is now looking to make amends. @vijaymirror with the full story https://t.co/4mUDXxXdMY
— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) December 16, 2023
The left-arm pacer gained recognition during IPL 2021 with Rajasthan Royals, ending the season with 14 wickets in 14 matches. This performance earned him a national call-up, representing India in T20Is and ODIs. Subsequently bought by DC for IPL 2022, Sakariya faced challenges in securing a spot in the playing XI. He also served as India’s net bowler during the T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia.
The 25-year-old has been inactive since the last IPL, skipping domestic matches this season, including both the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
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Alongside Sakariya, the list of players with suspected actions includes Rohan Kunnummal, Chirag Gandhi, Salman Nizar, Saurabh Dubey, Arpit Guleria, Tanush Kotian, and others. Notably, Manish Pandey and KL Shrijith from the Karnataka State Cricket Association have been banned from bowling. The situation underscores the importance of accuracy in handling such matters, ensuring fair treatment for players.
