Rajkot, Jan. 13 -- India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak on Tuesday said batting-allroundr Ayush Badoni has been called up for the remaining two ODIs against New Zealand to provide crucial bowling depth after India allrounder Washington Sundar was ruled out due to injury.
Sundar sustained acute discomfort in his left lower rib while bowling during the first ODI at BCA Stadium, Vadodara, on Sunday, forcing the team management to make adjustments.
Badoni, who has struggled with the bat in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, was selected to ensure India does not go in with a five-bowler combination.
"He's been playing and performing and he's played for India A. Normally no team would go with five bowlers. If we had an injured Washy and only five bowlers ...