Ayush Badoni Takes the Stage: Sundar's Injury Opens Doors
Ladies and gentlemen, Ayush Badoni just got the call-up of a lifetime, stepping in for the injured Washington Sundar in the ODIs against New Zealand! Sundar took a rib shot in the first ODI, and now Badoni’s ready to electrify the field. With some killer performances in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, will he make the playing XI? Stay tuned for the showdown!
Quick rundown
- Ayush Badoni earns maiden India call-up after Sundar's rib injury sidelines him.
- Irfan Pathan says Riyan Parag would have been ideal replacement if fit.
- Badoni's India A form shines with 66 off 66 vs South Africa A and 21 off 20, 50 off 27 vs Australia A.
- In Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 for Delhi, Badoni had modest batting but four wickets in five games.
- Selection intrigue: Badoni or Nitish Kumar Reddy could slot into the second ODI in Rajkot.
