Meet star KKR cricketer, tempo driver's son, didn't have money to buy shoes, brother committed suicide, father died due to..., his name is...

In these collection of pictures, we find out all about star cricketer from Kolkata Knight Riders, who is the son of a tempo driver and has battled terrible tragedies like death of his father and brother recently.

Meet star KKR cricketer tempo driver s son didn t have money to buy shoes brother committed suicide father died due to his name is — Image credit: ANI

Meet star KKR cricketer, tempo driver's son, didn't have money to buy shoes, brother committed suicide, father died due to..., his name is...

In these collection of pictures, we find out all about star cricketer from Kolkata Knight Riders, who is the son of a tempo driver and has battled terrible tragedies like death of his father and brother recently.

Chetan Sakariya was part of KKR team in IPL 2024 — Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter)

Chetan Sakariya was part of KKR team in IPL 2024

Chetan Sakariya was part of Bollywood star-owned KKR team which won the IPL 2024 title last year.

Chetan Sakariya was picked as replacement for Umran Malik in IPL 2025 — Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter)

Chetan Sakariya was picked as replacement for Umran Malik in IPL 2025

Chetan Sakariya was picked as replacement for Umran Malik in IPL 2025 for a salary of Rs 75 lakh. Sakariya had gone unsold during IPL 2025 mega auction last year.

Chetan Sakariya s father Kanjibhai Sakariya died due to COVID 19 — Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter)

Chetan Sakariya's father Kanjibhai Sakariya died due to COVID-19

Chetan Sakariya's father Kanjibhai Sakariya died due to COVID-19 back in 2021. Kanjibhai was a tempo driver and their family stayed in a one-room accomodation.

Chetan Sakariya s brother committed suicide just days before IPL 2021 auction — Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter)

Chetan Sakariya's brother committed suicide just days before IPL 2021 auction

Chetan Sakariya's brother committed suicide just days before IPL 2021 auction when the Saurashtra lett-arm pacer was away playing Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament.

Chetan Sakariya got married to Meghna Jambucha last year — Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter)

Chetan Sakariya got married to Meghna Jambucha last year

Chetan Sakariya got married to Meghna Jambucha last year. The couple had got engaged earlier in 2024.

Chetan Sakariya had been bought by Delhi Capitals for Rs 4 2 crore before IPL 2022 — Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter)

Chetan Sakariya had been bought by Delhi Capitals for Rs 4.2 crore before IPL 2022

Chetan Sakariya had been bought by Delhi Capitals for Rs 4.2 crore before IPL 2022 but only played in 5 matches that season.

Chetan Sakariya can return to KKR side when they take on LSG on Tuesday — Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter)

Chetan Sakariya can return to KKR side when they take on LSG on Tuesday

Chetan Sakariya can return to KKR side when they take on LSG on Tuesday in the IPL 2025 match at the Eden Gardens. Sakariya has taken 20 wickets in 19 matches so far.