Ayush Badoni Joins Indian Cricket Team Following Sundar's Injury

Washington Sundar Out Due to Injury

Ayush Badoni has been called up to the Indian cricket team for the first time, stepping in for Washington Sundar, who has been sidelined from the ongoing ODI series against New Zealand due to an injury.

Details of Sundar's Condition

According to a statement from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Sundar reported significant discomfort in his left lower rib area while bowling during the first ODI at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara. He will undergo additional scans, and the BCCI Medical Team will consult with specialists regarding his condition.

Ayush Badoni Named as Sundar's Replacement

In light of Sundar's injury, the Men's Selection Committee has appointed Ayush Badoni as his replacement. Badoni, a right-handed batsman who also bowls right-arm off-spin, will join the Indian squad in Rajkot for the second ODI against New Zealand.

India's Revised Squad for Upcoming ODIs

The updated Indian squad for the second and third ODIs includes: Shubman Gill (Captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper), Shreyas Iyer (Vice-Captain), Ravindra Jadeja, Mohd Siraj, Harshit Rana, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel (Wicketkeeper), and Ayush Badoni.

Recap of the Series Opener

In the first match of the series, Washington Sundar bowled five overs, conceding 25 runs without taking any wickets. He left the field during New Zealand's innings but returned to bat at No. 8, scoring seven runs in India's four-wicket victory.

Team India Faces Another Injury Setback

This injury to Sundar adds to Team India's challenges, as Rishabh Pant was also ruled out of the series due to a side strain sustained during practice. Dhruv Jurel replaced Pant in the playing XI for the first ODI.