Ayush Badoni Replaces Injured Washington Sundar in Team India for NZ ODIs

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News18•13-01-2026, 13:30
Ayush Badoni Replaces Injured Washington Sundar in Team India for NZ ODIs
- •Ayush Badoni has been selected to replace Washington Sundar for the remaining ODIs against New Zealand due to Sundar's rib injury.
- •Delhi coach Sarandeep Singh highlighted Badoni's improved off-spin bowling as a key reason for his selection, alongside his batting talent.
- •Badoni diligently worked on his bowling, accepting a challenge to bowl seven overs after every batting session, transforming into a reliable off-spinner.
- •Sarandeep described Badoni as an intelligent cricketer with significant improvement in his off-spin, including carrom and arm balls.
- •Badoni, captain of Delhi Ranji team and a key player for Lucknow Super Giants, has also benefited from sharing the dressing room with Virat Kohli.
Why It Matters: Ayush Badoni's all-round development, especially his improved off-spin, earned him a spot in Team India.
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