Team India’s rising fast bowler Jaydev Unadkat said that initially it was tough for him to believe that franchises were so willing to break their banks to grab a fast bowler.
“After the physio told me that my bidding is on, I was hooked onto the live streaming for the next 15 minutes and found it surreal. The entire team stopped it’s training to watch my bidding,” Unadkat said after he became the costliest Indian player at the auction with Rs 11.5 crore deal from Rajasthan Royals.
Unadkat, so far, has played a Test, seven ODIs and four T20Is.
“Honestly, I did not have any amount in mind. The past two years have been pretty good for me and after last year’s IPL (24 wickets), I expected a good bid. But yes, I was really amazed at the kind of bidding that happened. It is indeed surprising for me that franchises were ready to pay so much for a fast bowler,” said Unadkat.
“I am overwhelmed but taking it in a happy way. I am expected to give my best for my franchise and will strive to do that,” he added.
