Jaydev Unadkat

About

A cricketer hailing from India. He has made significant contributions to both the Indian national team and Saurashtra in domestic cricket. He showcased his skills on the international stage as part of the Indian Under-19 Cricket World Cup squad in 2010. In a remarkable feat, Unadkat captained Saurashtra to victory in the Ranji Trophy, becoming the first man to achieve this milestone in March 2020. After a hiatus of 12 years, Unadkat made a triumphant return to the Test XI in December 2022.

Before Fame

In 2013, when he was chosen by the Royal Challengers Bangalore, he stood out as one of the most expensive Indian players. It was during that time that he showcased his immense talent, achieving his personal best T20 career bowling figures of 5/25 while playing against the Delhi Daredevils in May 2013.

Trivia

Since making his debut in 2010, he has not played another Test match. His jd_unadkat Instagram has amassed 360,000 followers. 

Family Life

He is from Porbandar, Gujarat, India. 

Associated With

On December 22, 2022, during the second Test match against Bangladesh in Mirpur, Unadkat was selected as a substitute for Kuldeep Yadav.