Irfan Pathan Questions Ayush Badoni's India Call-Up, Backs Riyan Parag

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Moneycontrol•12-01-2026, 16:52
Irfan Pathan Questions Ayush Badoni's India Call-Up, Backs Riyan Parag
- •Ayush Badoni replaces injured Washington Sundar for remaining two ODIs against New Zealand.
- •Badoni, 26, gained prominence with Lucknow Super Giants in IPL under Gautam Gambhir.
- •Irfan Pathan suggests Riyan Parag would have been an 'ideal replacement' if fit.
- •Badoni's List A record is not impressive, despite a good first-class batting average.
- •Sundar sustained a rib injury in the series opener in Vadodara, ruling him out.
Why It Matters: Irfan Pathan believes a fit Riyan Parag was a better choice than Ayush Badoni for India's squad.
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