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Jaydev Unadkat should be in India’s squad, says Kohli’s childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma
By Shruti - Mar 15, 2020 3:45 pm
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Left-hand pace bowler Jaydev Unadkat did hard work and that was finally paid off after he helped Saurashtra team — to lift their maiden Ranji Trophy trophy of the 2019-20 season. For his great performance, he has been praised by Indian skipper Virat Kohli’s childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma as well. Saurashtra skipper Unadkat bagged two wickets in the final against Bengal. After this, he became the highest wicket-taker in the 2019-20 season of the Ranji tournament, with 67 wickets. With this, he now holds the second place in the list of overall highest wicket-taker in Ranji Trophy as well.

Jaydev Unadkat
Jaydev Unadkat

Rajkumar Sharma has praised Unadkat’s effort to lead his side from the front and took them to victory and hopes that his performance in the tournament will give him a place in India’s squad too.

“I congratulate Saurashtra for their stellar performance in Ranji Trophy, especially Jaydev Unadkat, who bowled crucial spells and picked 67 wickets in the mega event, He should be included in India’s squad. In the IPL, he had already proved himself and now he has shown how useful he can be in the longest format of the game,” he added.

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Jaydev Unadkat has played for India in one Tests, seven ODIs and 10 T20Is. Later, he lost the place because of injury. After recovery, he was recalled in the T20 team but failed to do well and eventually dropped.

IPL
IPL Trophy

On the other hand, the outbreak of novel coronavirus has affected every cricketing event. BCCI has also decided to postpone the upcoming season of IPL till 15th April which was earlier scheduled to begin from 29th March. However, the coach believes that BCCI has taken the right decision.

“I appreciate the efforts made by BCCI as it was necessary to ensure the fan’s safety. Postponing the IPL was need of the hour”

Earlier, Virat Kohli also shared the awareness with fans to stay safe and take precautionary measure to prevent the expansion of coronavirus as well.