Lucknow Super Giants' young all-rounder Ayush Badoni has achieved a significant career milestone, earning his maiden call-up to the Indian national squad. Badoni was drafted into the ODI setup midway through the ongoing series against New Zealand, replacing the injured Washington Sundar. This selection is a testament to the consistent performances Badoni has delivered, particularly in the domestic circuit and the IPL, where he has shown glimpses of his potential as a dynamic middle-order player.
While the circumstances of his call-up are due to an injury, the opportunity allows the young sensation to integrate with the national team environment. Badoni is viewed as a player with immense skill and potential, and his inclusion reflects the selectors' commitment to grooming young talent for future international assignments.
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“Ayush Badoni, Lucknow Super Giants sensation, received a dream call-up to the national squad midway through January 2026 ODI series against New Zealand, replacing injured Washington Sundar.”
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Interesting to see Badoni’s selection. It’s clear he is being groomed for the role with the India A selection too. Filled with immense promise...
KL Rahul is coming after Jadeja. I do not understand the theory. But leave it. You send him anywhere, you send him to open the batting, he will win matches you send him at four, he will, you send him at six, he will too. That is KL classy Rahul for you.

“Ayush Badoni, Lucknow Super Giants sensation, received a dream call-up to the national squad midway through January 2026 ODI series against New Zealand, replacing injured Washington Sundar.”