India should consider Jaydev Unadkat for their selection in the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia due to his impressive performances in Indian domestic cricket in the past few years. Unadkat made his debut in Test cricket with the Indian team back in 2010 but has only been given a chance to play again at the international level just this year. Despite the promising performances of Shami, Siraj, and Yadav, picking Unadkat could benefit India’s chances of winning the WTC title.
#1 Unadkat brings variety in the pace of attack
The 2023 World Test Championship finale is set to be held at The Oval, and the Indian squad is likely to have three pacers for the match. With Jasprit Bumrah unavailable for selection, India may opt for two right-arm pacers to join a left-arm pacer Jaydev Unadkat, giving the team a chance to challenge Australia.
#2 Unadkat has achieved success in English conditions
Despite never having played a Test match in England, Unadkat represented India ‘A’ during a tour there in 2010. During the tour, he featured in two first-class matches against West Indies ‘A’ and ended up as the top wicket-taker for India ‘A’. Unadkat proved his worth in the English conditions, snagging 16 scalps across the two matches. Based on his proven record on English soil, the Indian side should give Unadkat an opportunity to feature in the WTC final.
#1 Unadkat can provide depth in the batting lineup
The Indian batting squad could do with some depth, which could possibly open up a door of opportunity for Jaydev Unadkat. The left-arm seamer has smashed 1,848 runs in first-class cricket and collected eight half-centuries along his run.