New Delhi: India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said Ayush Badoni’s selection as a replacement for injured Washington Sundar was down to his ability to bowl 4-5 overs and his recent experience for India A. The Indian selectors and team management picked Delhi batting all-rounder Badoni as a replacement after Sundar was ruled out of the ongoing ODI series against New Zealand due to a strain.

Sundar picked up the injury while fielding in the 1st ODI against New Zealand on Sunday and was ruled out of the remaining two matches in the three-match series. Badoni’s selection as his replacement came as a surprise to many, as not many felt the Delhi all-rounder was close to receiving his maiden

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