The BCCI announced the Indian squad for the two-match Test series against New Zealand. While a few Test regulars have been recalled, Jaydev Unadkat did not find a place in the squad once again. He was not included in the Indian T20I squad as well announce for the three-match series.The Indian team management decided to rest senior bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Shami for the series.
Prasidh Krishna is one among the young pacers who has been added in the squad. Meanwhile, Jaydev Unadkat shared a video of his whirlwind knock against Hyderabad in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy. He scored 58 off 32 balls hitting hree sixes and six fours against the likes of Mohammed Siraj.
Taking to Twitter, he posted a video of the knock and captioned it as: “Just another pace bowler who can bat.” This was an indirect dig by him at the BCCI for constantly ignoring him despite the pacer churning out performances regularly in domestic cricket.
Better Than Hardik Pandya: Twitter Backs Jaydev Unadkat To Play For India
Just another pace bowler who can bat.. 😉 pic.twitter.com/FlIEns2JB6
— Jaydev Unadkat (@JUnadkat) November 12, 2021
With Hardik Pandya, struggling with form and fitness, Unadkat reminded the BCCI that he too can fulfill the role if only the BCCI gave him a chance.
You can bat to !? Didn't know. Awesome hitting JD.
— pmk1803🇮🇳 (@Kewlparry) November 12, 2021
https://twitter.com/TheHA97766643/status/1459098749469224965?s=20
You are better all-rounder than hardik pandya
— Mohit (@Mohitrr19) November 12, 2021
You’re on fire 🔥 🔥🔥
— Parth Suba (@parthsuba77) November 12, 2021
Jaydev Unadkat Also Denied A Place In India A Squad
Not only in the New Test squad, Unadkat was also ignored from the India A squad that will be playing against South Africa A as well. On Friday afternoon, he posted a video of his batting in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and has left Twitter buzzing as many fans are now comparing him with Hardik Pandya.
India’s Test Squad For NZ Series
Ajinkya Rahane (Captain first Test), Virat Kohli (Rested for first Test, Captain for the second) KL Rahul, Mayank Agarwal, Cheteshwar Pujara, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Wriddhiman Saha (wk), KS Bharat (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, R. Ashwin, Axar Patel, Jayant Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Umesh Yadav, Md. Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
India’s T20I Squad For NZ Series
Rohit Sharma (Captain), KL Rahul (Vice-Captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wicket-keeper), Ishan Kishan (wicket-keeper), Venkatesh Iyer, Yuzvendra Chahal, R Ashwin, Axar Patel, Avesh Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Deepak Chahar, Harshal Patel, Mohd. Siraj
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