'He has been a torchbearer of Saurashtra cricket'- R Ashwin on Jaydev Unadkat

Jaydev Unadkat in action

Veteran Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has showered praise on Jaydev Unadkat for his remarkable comeback in the Indian team. 

It was a 12-year wait for Unadkat to mark his return to the Indian red-ball squad. Playing a Test match after a long hiatus, the seamer rose to the occasion, claiming three wickets at a superb economy in the second game against Bangladesh. 

Ashwin, who was one of the chief architects of India's famous win in Mirpur, hailed the efforts of the spirited left-arm seamer in his comeback Test.

Additionally, the legendary tweaker urged everyone to keep an eye on domestic tournaments,  as Ranji Trophy and Duleep Trophy have been the ultimate platforms for Indian players to showcase their talent.

Here's what Ashwin stated

"He (Unadkat) posed with the trophy and I told him you could lift this trophy because of the other trophy (Ranji trophy) that you lifted. You completely deserve for all what you have done for Saurashtra cricket. He has been a torchbearer of Saurashtra cricket. If Saurashtra is a power house in domestic cricket, it is because of Jaydev. He was not out in first innings and in the second innings, I had a feeling he would be not out and hit the winning runs,

"We should take a closer look at our domestic cricket. IPL is changing lives and it takes centre stage as it's bread and butter. They are showing their ability in IPL and getting recognition with Test and ODI call ups. But 70 to 80 per cent of people playing cricket in India are smashing doors with performances in Ranji Trophy."

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