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‘I have the advantage of being versatile’: Ayush Badoni opens up on India’s first invite | Cricket News – The Tech Word News

January 18, 2026
Ayush Badoni with Morne Morkel (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Delhi cricketer Ayush Badoni feels bowling turned out to be a turning point in his career a few years ago that helped him develop into an all-rounder and earn his first India call-up. The 26-year-old has been added to India’s ODI squad for the ongoing three-match series against New Zealand after Washington Sundar was ruled out due to injury after the opening ODI.The series is currently at 1-1 with the decider being played at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Sunday. Although Badoni did not feature in the playing eleven for the second ODI, which India lost, he will be hoping to get an opportunity, especially given his recent form, to make his mark at international level.

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“I was with the Delhi team, I was the captain there, and our match the next day was the quarter-final against Vidarbha. That’s when I got to know about it. Priyansh was my roommate, so I told him it could happen and I’ll go, so maybe you’ll be the captain. It was a great feeling and I’m very grateful and happy to get this opportunity,” Hist Badoni said in the video.Badoni shared how his family and close friends found out about the invitation, saying: “He called me late at night so I couldn’t tell them. It was announced in the morning, that’s when they got to know each other and they were also very happy and proud. All the coaches and players welcomed me very much and I really liked it. I played with and against most of them, so it was nice to meet again.”Badoni also talked about how expanding his skill set over the past two years played a key role in his selection. “The preparation was very clear. I used to bat but since last two years I have focused a lot on my bowling. I always feel that I can take wickets and contribute to the team with my bowling. So I got the advantage of being an all-rounder. I batted a lot for Delhi, took wickets and benefited from it.”Reflecting on sharing a dressing room with senior players, Badoni said he has played with or against many of them before in domestic and franchise cricket and is trying to absorb as much of their experience as possible.“A lot of seniors in our team are legends in a way, so I try to learn from them when I’m batting or bowling. I feel it improves my game and I try to learn as much as possible. There are a lot of players that I hang out with and have a good time. I know Harshit because he plays for Delhi. I had a lot of fun with Arshdeep and Shrey.”

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