Ayush Badoni named Washington Sundar's replacement for India vs New Zealand ODIs

Washington Sundar and Ayush Badoni (Source:@KingPinT20)

Ayush Badoni, the young Delhi all-rounder, has received his maiden call-up to the Indian ODI side. The Indian team has suffered another injury setback during the ongoing three-match ODI series against New Zealand. 

All-rounder Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the remaining two matches after picking up a side strain during the first ODI, which was played at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on Sunday, January 11.

Sundar suffered the injury while bowling in the first innings of the match. He looked uncomfortable after a few deliveries and was forced to leave the field. 

The all-rounder managed to bowl only five overs before walking off due to pain in his left lower rib area. Later, the BCCI confirmed that he had reported acute discomfort while bowling.

Washington Sundar ruled out; Ayush Badoni receives maiden call-up

According to the official statement, Washington Sundar will undergo further medical scans, after which the BCCI Medical Team will take expert opinion on his recovery. As a result, he has been ruled out of the remaining matches of the ODI series.

To replace Sundar, the BCCI has named young all-rounder Ayush Badoni. This marks Badoni’s maiden call-up to the Indian ODI squad. He is expected to join the team in Rajkot, where the second ODI of the series will be played.

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