[WATCH] Jaydev Unadkat claims maiden Test wicket following a 12-year wait on Day 1 against BangladeshΒ
Left-arm pacer Jaydev Unadkat took his maiden Test wicket in the first session of the second Test against Bangladesh on Thursday, December 22. The senior bowler made his first Test appearance since 2010 after replacing Kuldeep Yadav in the playing XI.
Unadkat ended up wicketless in his Test debut over a decade ago against South Africa at SuperSport Park, with India losing the contest by an innings and 25 runs. He earned an international recall following Mohammad Shami's injury in the lead-up to the Test series against Bangladesh.
The Shakib Al Hasan-led side ventured out to bat after winning the toss and were put to a stern Test by the Indian bowlers. Mohammad Siraj and Umesh Yadav bowled a spirited opening spell before Unadkat was introduced into the attack in the ninth over.
He got into the scheme of things right away, using his tall frame to extract extra bounce off the surface, which has been far from a typical low and slow subcontinent wicket.
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Opening batter Zakir Hasan could not deal with the extra bounce from a length, causing the ball to hit right on the gloves while attempting to play a half-hearted cut shot, too close to the body. The ball sprung up after the initial contact and the chance was safely pouched by KL Rahul at fourth slip.
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The left-arm seamer held his arms aloft with his eyes closed after finally claiming his maiden Test wicket. He has been among the best performers on the domestic circuit in the recent past and was desperate to represent India in Tests again.
Unadkat's opening spell has left Bangladesh reeling in the first session
At the time of writing, Unadkat is into the seventh over of his spell and has managed to beat the outside edge of the Bangladesh batters on numerous occasions.
He has been potent and on point with his areas, with the extra bounce being the cherry on the cake.
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He has had to wait for 12 years but the moment has arrived as the speedster picks up his first Test wicket.
Zakir Hasan departs for 15 runs.
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Spin has also claimed its stake, with Ravichandran Ashwin getting enough turn and bounce off the very first delivery of his spell. The senior off-spinner struck soon after by dismissing Najmul Shanto by trapping him in front to leave the hosts at 39-2 after 16 overs.
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