Former Selector Alleges Bias in India Team Selection, Questions Badoni's Inclusion

• Former chief selector Krishnamachari Srikkanth criticized Ayush Badoni's selection for the ODI series against New Zealand, replacing injured Washington Sundar.
• Srikkanth alleged bias, stating some players are selected without performance while others are pressured to score runs, highlighting inconsistent selection criteria.
• He questioned the emphasis on IPL performance for ODI selection and Badoni's limited List A experience, asking for examples of his significant innings.
• Srikkanth suggested Badoni's inclusion might be linked to his past association with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), where the current Indian coach was a mentor.
• India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak defended Badoni's selection, citing his performance, India A experience, and the need for a player who can bowl 4-5 overs.

Why It Matters: Former selector Srikkanth raises concerns over biased selection criteria and Ayush Badoni's controversial inclusion.