Badoni's India ODI Call-Up Questioned: 'Lacking Grit Against International Quality'

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News18•13-01-2026, 08:03
Badoni's India ODI Call-Up Questioned: 'Lacking Grit Against International Quality'
- •Ayush Badoni receives maiden India ODI call-up, replacing injured Washington Sundar for New Zealand series.
- •Badoni, 26, gained prominence with Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2022 under Gautam Gambhir's mentorship.
- •Former Gujarat batter Priyank Panchal criticizes Badoni's selection, citing a lack of 'grit' against international bowlers in IPL.
- •Badoni, a primary batter and off-spinner, has captained Delhi and was Rishabh Pant's vice-captain in Vijay Hazare Trophy.
- •Delhi head coach Sarandeep Singh confirms Badoni's consistent efforts to improve his off-spin bowling for an all-rounder role.
Why It Matters: Ayush Badoni's ODI call-up sparks debate, with concerns raised about his performance against top-tier bowling.
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