Unadkat joins Sussex for County stint

Unadkat is ready to be accessible for at the very least three of Sussex’s remaining 4 matches, beginning with the sport in opposition to Durham on September 3. He might, nonetheless, miss the workforce’s ultimate match, if he returns to steer Saurashtra within the Irani Cup, which begins October 1.

“I have been following the team’s recent run of success and I had a nice conversation with Paul [Farbrace, Sussex head coach] and it looks like I can definitely add value and contribute towards the team’s goals,” Unadkat mentioned in a launch. “The English County Championship has a wonderful legacy, and I was keen to grab the opportunity whenever I can and it seems to be the right time for me at this point in my career.”

“I hope to add to the laurels that my dear friend & team-mate, Cheteshwar has been adding aplenty while representing Sussex for the last couple of seasons, and more importantly helping the team win games,” he mentioned.

“We are delighted that Jaydev will join us for the September championship period, he is a quality bowler and a great guy to have join our squad at an exciting time of the season,” Sussex head coach Farbrace mentioned. “His record is outstanding, and we will be looking for Jaydev to share his experience with our developing team. Everyone at Hove is looking forward to Jaydev being part of this Championship run in and help the team to take wickets and win games of cricket.”

Unadkat not too long ago turned out for India of their two Tests in opposition to West Indies, however went wicketless. He did nonetheless choose up a wicket in the one ODI he performed on the tour.

Unadkat, 31, has performed 103 first-class matches, together with 4 Tests. He has picked up 382 first-class wickets at a median of twenty-two.58 and an financial system of two.94.

Unadkat captained Saurashtra to their maiden Ranji Trophy title in 2020, taking 67 wickets in that marketing campaign, which is essentially the most by a quick bowler in a single season.