Jaydev Unadkat slams fan for misquoting him on 'flat to stay in and a car to drive around' statement

Jaydev Unadkat has slammed a social media user for misquoting his comments made during an interview with Times of India. The Saurashtra left-arm pacer is set to play for Sussex next month in the County Championship.

The 32-year-old had talked about enjoying doing everything on his own and being self-dependent while playing county cricket in England. However, the fan misquoted Unadkat and made it look like the India pacer was critical of lack of support for players playing in county cricket.

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Jaydev Unadkat's original comment

“When we are playing in India, we have liaison officers who take care of everything. But while playing county cricket in the UK, while you are given a flat to stay in and a car to drive around, you have to take care of everything else on your own. From living on my own to making my breakfast and doing my laundry, staying there taught me to be self-dependent. It’s a different experience altogether and I enjoyed every bit of it," Unadkat had told TOI.

Jaydev Unadkat's misquoted comment

“Jaydev Unadkat said "While playing county cricket in the UK, you have to take care of everything on your own. From living on my own to making my breakfast and doing my laundry, staying there taught me to be self-dependent. It’s a different experience altogether. You are only given a flat to stay in and a car to drive around,” the fan wrote.

Jaydev Unadkat took note of the post after fans slammed him for 'complaining' despite getting a salary, car and apartment. He tagged the fan and called him out for misleading people. He also suggested those trolling him to read the actual interview.

“Hey @Sports_Himanshu, while you may already know but chose to ignore, there is a difference between you are ONLY given a car & a flat” (your statement) And “while playing in the UK, while you are given a flat & a car..” (my statement)," Unadkat wrote on X.

“And to the people who are educating me over your tweet or your are trying to get max 'reach’, try reading the actual article for once, to get a perspective. That will definitely help you understand the facts, if at all that’s on your priority list. And by the way, I cook & do laundry at my home here too. And cricket is always a priority, no matter where I play. Cheers," he further added.

Jaydev Unadkat made his India comeback in 2022 after a gap of 12 years. He also played his first ODI match in over 10 years in 2023. Unadkat has played a total of 114 first-class matches and picked 403 wickets.