Indian left-arm pacer Jaydev Unadkat will continue with Sussex until 2026 after signing a two-year contract extension. The 32-year-old joined the team at the end of the 2023 County Championship season, where he took an impressive 15 wickets in three matches.
He returned for the last five games of the 2024 Championship season, claiming 22 wickets at an average below 15, contributing to Sussex finishing at the top of Division Two. In a statement from Sussex Cricket, head coach Paul Farbrace said:
“Everyone at Hove is very pleased and excited that Jaydev has signed a two-year extension and will be returning to the Club for the next two seasons. Jaydev’s quality on the pitch has been so evident for everyone else to see, but just as importantly his qualities as a person make him one of the most popular and nicest guys any team could wish for.”
Jaydev Unadkat will be available for the final stretch of both the 2025 and 2026 County Championship seasons.
“I want to thank Farby and everyone on the team for making me feel at home here”- Jaydev Unadkat
Jaydev Unadkat expressed his gratitude to Sussex head coach Paul Farbrace and the team for making him feel at home during the past two seasons. The experienced pacer is currently leading Saurashtra in the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy, which began today (October 11).
Unadkat contributed a crucial 21 runs off 49 balls in Saurashtra’s first innings against Tamil Nadu, where the team was all out for 203 runs in 77 overs.
“When I came to Hove last year, I wasn’t sure what was on offer in the County Championship and how would I adapt to it. But after a few games now, I can definitely say Hove is my home away from home and Good Old Sussex by The Sea has my heart! For that, I would like to thank Farby and everyone in the team, for making me feel like I belong here,” said Unadkat.
He further added:
“I had a fabulous time with the boys, on our way to winning the Div 2 title, and I would like to congratulate everyone at Sussex, including our passionate fans. I can’t wait to be back for the next season and further!”
Since his international debut in 2010, Jaydev Unadkat has played 22 matches for India across all formats, taking 26 wickets. His most recent appearance for the national team was during last year’s tour of the West Indies.
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