Left-arm India seamer Jaydev Unadkat will be a part of his Saurashtra teammate Cheteshwar Pujara at Sussex for 3 video games within the County Championship in September.
Unadkat performed for India within the two-Check sequence in opposition to the West Indies final month. “Jaydev shall be out there for choice for the video games in opposition to Durham, Leicestershire and Derbyshire as Sussex seems to be to safe promotion to the primary division,” Sussex mentioned in a launch.
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Whereas Pujara has captained Sussex within the earlier season, will probably be the primary County stint for Unadkat, makes it a uncommon occasion for 2 Indian gamers representing the identical facet on English home circuit.
“The English County Championship has an exquisite legacy, and I used to be eager to seize the chance each time I can and it appears to be the proper time for me at this level in my profession,” mentioned Unadkat.
“I hope so as to add to the laurels that my pricey pal & team-mate, Cheteshwar has been including aplenty whereas representing Sussex for the final couple of seasons, and extra importantly serving to the group win video games,” he added.
Sussex will play in opposition to Durham from September 6-9, in opposition to Leicestershire from September 10-13 and in opposition to Derbyshire from September 19-22.
Sussex, presently coached by former England assistant coach Paul Farbrace, shall be searching for promotion to the primary division of the County Championship.