IND vs NZ: Why Ayush Badoni is unlikely to play despite ODI call-up?

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India kicked off the ODI series against New Zealand with a win in Vadodara, but celebrations were cut short due to an injury setback

Washington Sundar Ruled Out

Washington Sundar suffered a hip injury while bowling in the first ODI and has now been ruled out of the remainder of the series

Ayush Badoni Gets the Call

Young Delhi all-rounder Ayush Badoni was named as Sundar’s replacement, earning a spot in the Indian ODI squad

Badoni Likely to Miss Playing XI

Despite the call-up, Badoni is unlikely to feature in the second ODI, as team management reportedly prefers another option

Nitish Kumar Reddy Set to Get Chance

With Nitish Kumar Reddy already part of the squad, the all-rounder is expected to get a place in the playing XI for the Rajkot ODI

The second ODI will be played in Rajkot on January 14, where India will look to seal the series with a 2-0 lead against New Zealand

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