Ayush Badoni.
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Delhi-based all-rounder Ayush Badoni on Monday received a maiden international call-up as he has been named as the replacement for the injured Washington Sundar in the ODI squad against New Zealand.
"Badoni will link up with the squad in Rajkot, the venue for the second ODI," the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said in a press release.
Sundar bowled five overs for 27 runs but walked out midway through the New Zealand innings and did not return to field. However, the 26-year-old came out to bat at No. 8 to support KL Rahul finish the match and hand India a four-wicket win.
India has been grappling with a series of injuries in the ongoing three-match series. Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was ruled out after suffering a side strain last week, while Tilak Varma is unavailable for the first three T20Is against New Zealand due to a groin injury which required surgery.
Captain Shubman Gill had provided an update on Sundarm saying he has suffered a side strain.
"Washington Sundar has a side strain and will go for a scan after the match," Gill said at the post-match presentation.
Badoni has displayed his talent in domestic cricket and has also featured in India A squads. Most recently, the 26-year-old featured against Australia A and South Africa A played in Kanpur and Rajkot, respectively.
In 27 List A games, Badoni, who usually bats in the lower-middle order, has scored 693 runs at an average of over 36.
Apart from batting, he also offers decent bowling credential, with 18 wickets at an average of 29.72 with an economy of 4.54.