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Indian fast bowler not getting a chance in Team India, will go to play in England

Samira Vishwas | August 6, 2026 4:24 PM CST

Delhi : Indian fast bowler Jaydev Unadkat has been out of the Indian team for the past three years. He last played against the West Indies in 2023. Since then, he has been unable to return to the team. Meanwhile, he has been playing domestic cricket regularly. Unadkat has also been playing for the English county team Sussex for the past three years. He will once again travel to England next week for the County Championship.

Unadkat to travel to England for County Championship

The red-ball (first-class) county cricket season in England is currently on hiatus. The focus is currently on the white-ball tournaments The Hundred and the One-Day Cup. However, Unadkat’s contract is only for the County Championship. Therefore, he will join the Sussex team when the red-ball season resumes.

Unadkat played two County Championship matches for Sussex in June, after which he returned to India. He missed the initial matches due to the IPL. He will now return to England later this week and play the remaining six County Championship matches for Sussex, beginning August 20th against Warwickshire at Edgbaston in Birmingham.

Unadkat’s performance in the County Championship has been like this

Unadkat has been impressive in county cricket. The left-arm fast bowler has taken 57 wickets in 13 matches at an average of 17.75 and a strike rate of 38.2. This season, he has taken eight wickets in four innings. The team will be hoping for even better performances from Unadkat in the remaining six matches.

FAQ

When will Jaydev Unadkat return to England and which team will he play for?

Jaydev Unadkat will return to England later this week to play for Sussex in the County Championship and will join the team for their match against Warwickshire at Edgbaston, starting August 20th. He will play the remaining six County Championship matches of the season.

How is Jaydev Unadkat’s record in the County Championship?

Jaydev Unadkat has an impressive record in the County Championship. He has taken 57 wickets in 13 matches. His bowling average is 17.75 and his strike rate is 38.2. He has also been impressive in the current season, taking 8 wickets in four innings.