New Delhi, Jan. 13 -- Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra commented on Delhi youngster Ayush Badoni's maiden call-up to Team India in the absence of all-rounder Washington Sundar in the ongoing New Zealand series, saying that it could be an "unpopular choice" but he has been "economical" while bowling his useful spin bowling for Delhi.

While Sundar is all set to miss out on the remaining two ODIs against New Zealand, it was Badoni's gain as he got his first-ever India team call-up. While the batter has not been able to bat much for Delhi in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy, scoring just 15 runs in three innings, he has bowled some useful spells for Delhi, with a brilliant 3/30 in 10 overs against Railways, 1/28 in seven overs against Se...