Jaydev Unadkat sent the stump flying with an outstanding delivery during the County Championship Division Two match between Sussex and Middlesex in Hove on Day 3 (Saturday, September 28). This resulted in Max Holden being dismissed for 24 runs off 23 balls.
The wicket fell in the 15th over of Middlesex’s first innings. Unadkat delivered a full-length ball targeting the stumps, which the left-handed batter couldn’t connect with, causing it to hit the off-stump and send it cartwheeling for 3-4 yards.
Sussex’s official account shared the video on X, stating:
“Jaydev sends the stumps cartwheeling.”
You can watch the video here:
https://x.com/sussexccc/status/1840011136143429770?s=46
For those unfamiliar, Jaydev Unadkat has been outstanding for Sussex in the current tournament. The left-arm pacer has taken 20 wickets in four matches, including two four-wicket hauls against Glamorgan and Gloucestershire.
At the international level, Unadkat has played four Tests for India, taking three wickets. However, he has claimed 423 wickets in 118 first-class matches at the age of 32.
“Hove is my second home” –Jaydev Unadkat on returning to Sussex following his exclusion from the 2024 Duleep Trophy
Jaydev Unadkat recently shared his excitement about rejoining Sussex for the 2024 County Championship season after being overlooked for the recently finished Duleep Trophy. He stated (via crictracker.com):
“I’m really happy to be back here. Hove is my second home. The team’s been doing fantastic this season and, hopefully, in the second leg of the season, we’re going to pull it through and get back in division one, where we belong. Cheers!”
Sussex head coach Paul Farbrace also voiced his happiness about Unadkat’s return, stating:
“We are all delighted that Jaydev is returning to the 1st Central County Ground for the final five championship matches of the coming season.”
”Jaydev lived up to the expectation that not only would he show his class on the field, but he would also be a fantastic person and be part of what we are all trying to achieve. Jaydev is a lovely guy who did everything he could to help our players and share his fantastic knowledge.”
Unadkat took 11 wickets in three matches for Sussex during the 2023 season.
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