Ayush Badoni is stepping up to the plate! He’s taking over for Washington Sundar, who’s out with a rib injury after a tough first ODI against New Zealand in Vadodara. Irfan Pathan thinks Riyan Parag would have been a great pick if he was fit, but let’s give a round of applause to Badoni for his solid play in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Will he shine in the next ODI? Stay tuned!
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EnglishQuick rundown
- 1.Ayush Badoni earns maiden India call-up after Sundar's rib injury sidelines him.
- 2.Irfan Pathan says Riyan Parag would have been ideal replacement if fit.
- 3.Badoni's India A form shines with 66 off 66 vs South Africa A and 21 off 20, 50 off 27 vs Australia A.
- 4.In Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 for Delhi, Badoni had modest batting but four wickets in five games.
- 5.Selection intrigue: Badoni or Nitish Kumar Reddy could slot into the second ODI in Rajkot.