Jaidev Unadkat has gone India Phone found after 12 years, wife’s post said it all
Jaydev Unadkat has been called into the Indian team after 12 years for the Bangladesh Test series. The 31-year-old fast bowler has come in place of the injured Mohammed Shami. Celebrating Unadkat’s call-up to the Indian team after a decade, his wife Rini Kantaria posted a picture, saying she was “proud”. In the photo, Unadkat can be seen holding the India jersey with a smile on his face.
“That proud wife moment,” read the caption.
Unadkat made his Test debut for India in 2010 against South Africa at Centurion. After a long wait, the Saurashtra bowler will finally get a chance to don the Indian jersey on the big stage once again.
While he got limited opportunities in the Indian side, Jaydev Unadkat has been a dangerous presence in domestic cricket. The 31-year-old left-arm pacer has so far taken a total of 353 wickets in 96 first-class matches at an average of 23.04 with an impressive economy of just 2.94.
The fast bowler enjoyed a stellar 2019-20 Ranji Trophy season for Saurashtra, taking 67 wickets during that time. He led his side to his first Ranji Trophy that season. The fast bowler was instrumental in helping them lift the recently concluded Vijay Hazare Trophy with his exploits.
Apart from this, Unadkat has also had a strong presence in the Indian Premier League. In 91 matches across all IPL seasons, the Saurashtra pacer has taken 91 wickets so far. His best season in the IPL was in 2017 for Rising Pune Giants, scalping 24 wickets in 12 matches. He was bought by Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2022 Mega Auction for an amount of Rs 1.3 crore.
Unadkat too could not contain his excitement for getting a chance to wear the Indian jersey. He tweeted, “Well, looks like it’s real! This is for everyone who has believed in me and supported me. I am grateful.”
The Indian side lost the ODI series against Bangladesh and the two-match Test series could be the perfect way to seek revenge. There are a few more absentees with Ravindra Jadeja and Rohit Sharma ruled out of the squad due to injuries.
KL Rahul will lead the team in Sharma’s absence, while Cheteshwar Pujara will act as his deputy. The first Test match between India and Bangladesh will begin from 14 December at the Zahoor Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram.
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