Badrinath's Bewildering Spell: Reddy Over Gaikwad, Why?

In the enchanted realm of cricket, former batting sorcerer Subramaniam Badrinath cast a spell of confusion over Nitish Kumar Reddy's selection for the ODI squad. With Ruturaj Gaikwad dazzling like a Quidditch star, Badrinath questioned the choice as the magical clash against New Zealand looms on January 11, with spellbinding venues like Vadodara and Rajkot ready for the showdown.

Quick rundown

1.Badrinath questions Nitish Kumar Reddy's squad spot while praising Gaikwad's sizzling List A form.

2.Gaikwad's latest hundred against South Africa and strong List A numbers fuel his case for a top-order role.

3.India's white-ball tour vs New Zealand kicks off Jan 11 across Vadodara, Rajkot and Indore.

4.Two all-rounders Jadeja and Sundar stir the balance debate and spark selection chatter.

5.YouTube commentary turns the selection saga into cricket’s entertaining soap opera.

Badrinath's Confusion Over Nitish's ODI Selection Explained
Badrinath's Confusion Over Nitish's ODI Selection Explained
Listen up, folks! Former Indian batting powerhouse, Subramaniam Badrinath, is baffled over Nitish Kumar Reddy's selection for the ODI clash against New Zealand on January 11. With Ruturaj Gaikwad smashing centuries and boasting a List-A average that’s hotter than a summer day, Badrinath is rightfully questioning the logic behind this choice. It’s a head-scratcher, and The Rock wants to know: what gives?!
05:25 am on Sunday, 4 January, 2026
Ramesh's Rant: Gaikwad's Exclusion is Pure Madness
Ramesh's Rant: Gaikwad's Exclusion is Pure Madness
So, former India opener Sadagoppan Ramesh is totally losing it over Ruturaj Gaikwad getting benched for the ODI showdown against New Zealand. Like, why roll with some sketchy fifth seam-bowling option when Gaikwad just dropped a century against South Africa? This series starts in Vadodara on January 11, and we need our A-team, people!
10:35 am on Sunday, 4 January, 2026
Ruturaj Gaikwad ka selection ka drama, fans ka gussa!
Ruturaj Gaikwad ka selection ka drama, fans ka gussa!
Arre bhai, Ruturaj Gaikwad, jo last match mein 105 run maara, ab team se out ho gaya! BCCI ne announce kiya ki Shreyas Iyer aa gaya, toh Ruturaj ki jagah chali gayi, jaise chai bina biscuit ke! Fans toh gussa ho gaye, keh rahe hain, ‘BCCI ko toh swarg nahi milega!’ Ab Ruturaj ka average thoda kam hai, par Vijay Hazare Trophy mein 257 run maar diya hai! Drama toh chalu hai, bhai!
12:20 pm on Saturday, 3 January, 2026
Ruturaj Gaikwad's Exclusion Ignites Fury Among Experts
Ruturaj Gaikwad's Exclusion Ignites Fury Among Experts
India's ODI squad for the New Zealand series is out, and what a disaster! Ruturaj Gaikwad, who blasted 113 runs like a culinary masterpiece, is left out! Are you kidding me? Experts Badrinath and Pathan are livid, questioning why Nitish Kumar Reddy got the call. Ashwin's right; the selectors need a wake-up call! Get it together, or it's just raw talent going to waste!
10:00 am on Sunday, 4 January, 2026
Aakash Chopra Questions BCCI: Why No Pant at No. 4 vs SA?
Aakash Chopra Questions BCCI: Why No Pant at No. 4 vs SA?
Folks, the BCCI just announced the squad for the New Zealand ODIs, and it’s a total circus! Aakash Chopra, a tremendous analyst, is asking the big question: Why wasn’t Pant batting at No. 4 against South Africa? I mean, come on! And what about Nitish Kumar Reddy? He’s getting zero chances! First ODI on January 11 — let’s see if they can turn this ship around!
06:40 pm on Saturday, 3 January, 2026

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