Sundar sidelined with injury, Badoni steps in for series

In the first ODI between India and New Zealand at BCA Stadium, Washington Sundar faced a side strain after bowling five overs. Despite the pain, he bravely batted at No. 8, scoring seven runs as India chased down 301 runs to win. Sadly, Sundar is out for the rest of the series, joining Rishabh Pant on the sidelines, with Ayush Badoni stepping in as his replacement.

Quick rundown

1.Sundar wears the warrior strap, bats at No. 8 and blasts a run-a-ball 7 to help chase 301.

2.India romps home with four wickets and an over to spare.

3.Pant injured; Dhruv Jurel called up; Ayush Badoni named Sundar's replacement.

4.Rana confirms side strain and medical review pending.

5.Sundar ruled out of the last two ODIs in Rajkot and Indore; series outlook tight.

Sundar ki choti chot, ODI mein batting se hai door!
Sundar ki choti chot, ODI mein batting se hai door!
Arre bhai, Washington Sundar ki kahani hai ek chhoti si chot! Vadodara ki garmi mein, woh pehle se hi thoda dukhi the, aur phir kya? Back pakad kar chhod diye field ko, jaise koi shayar apne dard ko chhupa raha ho. BCCI ka update aane wala hai, par yeh toh pakka hai ki match ki chaar din ki baatein, aur Sundar ki fit hone ki dua hai sabse badi. T20 World Cup ki tayyari mein, hum sabko unki zarurat hai!
02:25 pm on Sunday, 11 January, 2026
Washington Sundar out of IND vs NZ ODIs, injury chaos ensues
Washington Sundar out of IND vs NZ ODIs, injury chaos ensues
Hold onto your snacks, folks! Team India's Washington Sundar just pulled a dramatic exit from the ODI series against New Zealand after a side strain took him down while he was trying to stop his own ball. With the T20 World Cup on the horizon and a minor injury crisis brewing, Team India might just have to shake up their batting order. Who's ready to step up? Chaos incoming!
02:30 pm on Sunday, 11 January, 2026
Priyank Panchal's Bold Take on India's ODI Selection Chaos
Priyank Panchal's Bold Take on India's ODI Selection Chaos
Folks, Priyank Panchal, a true champion, is calling out the madness! Why pick Washington and Harshit over legends like Shami and Axar? It’s a total joke! Rishabh Pant? Out! Sad! This team could be the best, but the selectors? They’re missing the mark! The Kiwis are rolling while we’re left scratching our heads. I told you so! Let’s make cricket great again!
09:55 am on Sunday, 11 January, 2026
Rahane ki shayari: Sundar ka team mein aana hai mushkil
Rahane ki shayari: Sundar ka team mein aana hai mushkil
Arre suno, Ajinkya Rahane ne kaha, Washington Sundar ka team mein aana hai mushkil! T20 World Cup ki baat hai, India aur Sri Lanka mein, 7 Feb se 8 March tak. Spinners ki baat karein, Axar, Kuldeep, Varun, sab hain tayyar! Lekin, Sundar ki kismet ka kya? Harshit Rana bhi hai chhota sa khiladi, par balle se maarne ki kala hai!
05:00 pm on Thursday, 8 January, 2026
Aakash's Worries: Injuries Got Him Hopin' Washington's Good
Aakash's Worries: Injuries Got Him Hopin' Washington's Good
Ayo, Aakash Chopra's feelin' the pain as the Men in Blue face injuries before the T20 World Cup. Washington Sundar’s got a side strain, and if it's serious, Gautam's gonna be all kinds of gambhir, ya feel me? But big ups to Shubman Gill for droppin' a cool fifty, keepin' it real on the field.
07:40 am on Monday, 12 January, 2026

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