NEW DELHI: Paceman Jaydev Unadkat has been released from India’s squad for the second Test against Australia as he will now join his state team Saurashtra for the Ranji Trophy final against Bengal starting from February 16 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
"The All-India Senior Selection Committee in consultation with the Indian team management has decided to release Jaydev Unadkat from India’s squad for the 2nd Test of the Mastercard Australia tour of India for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy,” BCCI said in a statement.
Saurashtra get a much-needed boost ahead of their final as the return of their skipper ahead of the crucial Ranji final will put them in a good stead against their rival Bengal.
Saurashtra secured a place in the Ranji Trophy final for the fifth time in the history of the tournament, defeating Karnataka by four wickets at the Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday.
The 2019-20 edition champions scored the required 115 runs for victory on the fifth and final day of the semifinal match to set up a title showdown with Bengal.
It will be a repeat of the 2019-20 summit clash, where Bengal had finished second best.
