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India left-arm pace bowler Jaydev Unadkat has agreed a deal to play for Sussex in the final five games of this summer's County Championship season.

The 32-year-old will return to Hove having played in three of their final four red-ball games in 2023, taking 11 wickets at an average of 24.18.

Unadkat took 6-94 on his home debut in a win over Leicestershire in September.

He has played in four Test matches, eight one-day internationals and 10 T20 games for India.

"Jaydev lived up to the expectation that not only would he show his class on the field, but he would also be a fantastic person and be part of what we are all trying to achieve," Sussex head coach Paul Farbrace said.

"Jaydev is a lovely guy who did everything he could to help our players and share his fantastic knowledge."

Unadkat added: "When Farby offered me a contract this season for the last leg of the Championship, I was sure I wanted to come back and hopefully win games with the guys.

"While my first county season was good, I can't wait to be back and push for that promotion this summer which everyone at Hove is rooting for."