India pacer signs up with county side Sussex, to play three matches in September | Cricket News

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NEW DELHI: Sussex Cricket on Thursday announced the signing of Indian left-arm pacer Jaydev Unadkat for the first three County Championship matches in September.

Unadkat will be available for selection for the games against Durham, Leicestershire and Derbyshire.
Sussex are looking to secure promotion to the first division.

Unadkat, 31, has played 4 Tests, 8 ODIs and 10 T20I matches for India and was recently part of the Test side that toured the West Indies.
“I am excited to join Sussex for their Championship games in September. The English County Championship has a wonderful legacy, and I was keen to grab the opportunity whenever I can and it seems to be the right time for me at this point in my career,” Unadkat said in a release.
“His record is outstanding, and we will be looking for Jaydev to share his experience with our developing team. Everyone at Hove is looking forward to Jaydev being part of this Championship run in and help the team to take wickets and win games of cricket,” Sussex head coach, Paul Farbrace said.
Unadkat has taken 382 first-class wickets in 103 appearances, at an average of 22.5 and with best bowling figures of 8-39.