Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Badoni Replaces Sundar in India ODI Squad
Washington Sundar got hurt during a cricket match against New Zealand.
He had to leave the team for the next two games.
The team chose Ayush Badoni to join instead.
Badoni has played well in smaller games and will now get a chance to play for India.
Some people think other players like Nitish Reddy could have been better choices, but Badoni was picked because he can bat and bowl a little bit.
Sundar was doing well in the game before he got hurt.
He bowled well and also batted when the team needed him.
The team hopes Badoni can help them win the next matches.
The decision to pick Badoni is also because the next match is in a place where spinners usually do well, and Badoni bowls spin.
India won the first match and wants to win the series by winning the second match in Rajkot.
Washington Sundar is ruled out of the remaining ODIs against New Zealand due to a side strain injury.
Ayush Badoni has been named as Sundar's replacement for the second and third ODIs.
Badoni is a versatile player who bowls spin and bats well, making him a like-for-like replacement for Sundar.
The decision to pick Badoni is influenced by the playing conditions in Rajkot, which traditionally assist spinners.
India aims to win the series by securing a victory in the second ODI in Rajkot.
- Who
- Washington Sundar, Ayush Badoni, Nitish Reddy, Indian Cricket Team, New Zealand Cricket Team
- What
- Washington Sundar injured, Ayush Badoni called up for remaining ODIs, debate on replacement
- When
- During the first ODI on January 11, 2026
- Where
- BCA Stadium, Vadodara, India; upcoming match in Rajkot
- Why
- Sundar suffered a side strain injury and is unavailable for the remaining matches
- Player Replaced
- Washington Sundar
- Reason for Replacement
- Side strain injury
- New Player Added
- Ayush Badoni
- Series
- India vs New Zealand ODIs
- Matches Affected
- Second and Third ODIs
- Sundar's Performance
- Bowled 5/27, Scored 7*
- Badoni's Recent Performance
- Batted at No. 6 in Vijay Hazare Trophy
- Other Injured Players
- Rishabh Pant, Tilak Varma
- Match Venue
- Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot
- Match Date and Time
- January 14, 2026, 1:30 PM IST (Toss at 1:00 PM)
Sources
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