Unadkat to return to Sussex for last five matches of County Championship

Jaydev Unadkat will return to Sussex for the final five games of the ongoing County Championship, the club announced on Monday. 

The Indian left-arm seamer joined up with Sussex for three of the final four County Championship games last season, having an immediate impact by taking 11 wickets at 24.18, helping Sussex to a third-place finish in Division 2.

His best performance came against Leicestershire on his home debut at The 1st Central County Ground, when he took six second-innings wickets while nursing an ankle injury to give Sussex their third win of the campaign. 

"It was at Hove last season when we won a last-day thriller against Leicestershire, that gave me a sense of belongingness to county cricket, and to Sussex as my home," said Unadkat, who last played a Test for India in July 2023.

"When Farby offered me a contract this season for the last leg of the championship, I was sure I wanted to come back and hopefully win games with the guys. While my first county season was good, I can’t wait to be back and push for that promotion this summer which everyone at Hove is rooting for!”

Meanwhile, head coach Paul Farbrace said: "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."