Gambhir Quota Row: Ayush Badoni's Inclusion Sparks Debate, Telugu Player Faces Injustice

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News18•14-01-2026, 06:30
Gambhir Quota Row: Ayush Badoni's Inclusion Sparks Debate, Telugu Player Faces Injustice
- •India and New Zealand are set to play the second ODI in Rajkot, with India leading the series 1-0.
- •Washington Sundar is out of the remaining ODIs due to injury; Ayush Badoni has been unexpectedly included in the squad.
- •The article alleges that Ayush Badoni's inclusion over Nitish Kumar Reddy is an injustice due to a 'Gambhir quota'.
- •It claims that since Gambhir became coach, players from Delhi, Lucknow, and KKR are getting more opportunities.
- •Players like Suryakumar Yadav, Shubman Gill, Kuldeep Yadav, and Varun Chakravarthy are cited as examples of those who played for KKR under Gambhir's influence.
Why It Matters: Ayush Badoni's inclusion in the Indian squad sparks controversy, with allegations of a 'Gambhir quota' favoring certain players.
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