IND vs NZ 2nd ODI: Aakash Chopra speaks about Ayush Badoni’s maiden call-up to Team India

Updated On: 13 January, 2026 09:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Chopra raised questions on why Riyan Parag or Rinku Singh didn't get opportunities despite both players having the ability to bowl. The second ODI match between Team India and New Zealand is scheduled to be played at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot

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Ayush Badoni (Pic: X/@LucknowIPL)

Ahead of the second ODI match against New Zealand, Ayush Badoni has received a maiden call-up to Team India after all-rounder Washington Sundar has sustained an injury and has been ruled out of the series.

Following the maiden call-up for Badoni, former Team India cricketer Aakash Chopra feels that the selection committee was looking for a replacement who can match Sundar's potential, but as they didn't find it, the think tank has provided an opportunity to the Delhi-born cricketer.