Jaydev Unadkat hails Washington Sundar’s impact in powerplay overs
India left-arm paceman Jaydev Unadkat feels the poise shown by 18-year-old offspinner Washington Sundar bowling in the powerplay overs have helped contain batsmen and will be key going forward in the Nidahas Trophy.
The 26-year-old Unadkat took a career-best 3/38 in the sixwicket win over Bangladesh on Thursday, underlining his skill in T20 that fetched him ~11.5 crore from Rajasthan Royals in the IPL auction. “What benefits us is the way Sundar contained the batsman. What stands out is his variation of pace. When a bowler is containing from one end in the powerplay, the batsmen do come under pressure and make mistakes,” Unadkat said. Unadkat, who has enjoyed success in the 2017 IPL, stressed on variations. “Variations are important. If the batsman is expecting us to do something and we come out different, we have achieved success,” Unadkat said.
Bangladesh achieved a record chase against Sri Lanka on Saturday to throw open the tournament. Mushfiqur Rahim’s 72 not out off 35 balls helped Bangladesh chase down 215, the fourth-highest successful T20 chase. Each team has a win and loss each with a game left. Unadkat said it was great for the team.
“The tournament is wide open and that allows us to play good cricket. It will keep us on our feet. For us, all the games are crucial. The tournament is important to express ourselves.”
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