Unadkat to return in 2026

Jaydev Unadkat Returns for Eight Games in 2026

Sussex Cricket is thrilled to announce that Indian Test bowler Jaydev Unadkat will return to the club for the final eight rounds of the 2026 County Championship season. This marks the third consecutive year Unadkat will bolster Sussex's bowling attack during the crucial phase of the competition.

Unadkat's impact since joining Sussex has been profound. In 2023, he played three matches, taking 11 wickets at an average of 24.2, including a standout 6/94 against Leicestershire. 

His return in 2024 saw him claim 22 wickets at an impressive average of 14.4 across five matches, significantly contributing to Sussex's Division Two title victory. 

In 2025, Unadkat continued his fine form, taking 16 wickets at an exceptional average of 17.25. Notably, he delivered a match-winning performance against Worcestershire, claiming seven wickets in the match. 

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