Ayush Badoni: The New Ninja Ready to Shine for India!

Hey, believe it! Ayush Badoni is stepping up to the plate for Team India on January 12, replacing the injured Washington Sundar against New Zealand! Aakash Chopra might be raising eyebrows, saying Badoni's only got 693 runs under his belt, but don't count him out! This young ninja's got heart, and he's ready to show the world what he's made of!

Quick rundown

Ayush Badoni lands a maiden India call-up as Sundar flies out injured.
Chopra questions the pick, noting Badoni's 693 List A runs and modest wickets.
Like-for-like replacement vibe: no perfect stand-in for Sundar in this lineup.
Chopra cites Parag's comeback and Rinku Singh as alternative options who bowl occasionally.
From Delhi to Vadodara, the domestic-to-India pipeline is buzzing.

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Panchal Skeptical of Badoni's Skills Before NZ ODIs, Fo' Shizzle

Series

Indian Premier League
Pakistan Super League
New Zealand tour of Bangladesh
India Women tour of South Africa