Srikkanth Questions ODI Selection: 'Rubbish' Badoni Pick?

Kris Srikkanth questions Ayush Badoni's ODI selection, citing Gautam Gambhir's past role and advocating for Axar Patel. Read the full story.

Kris Srikkanth has voiced strong criticism regarding the selection of Ayush Badoni for the remaining ODIs against New Zealand. Srikkanth suggested that Badoni's previous association with Gautam Gambhir as mentor at the Lucknow Super Giants might have influenced the decision, questioning the basis of the selection. He expressed bewilderment at Badoni's inclusion over more established players.

Srikkanth further argued that if the team required an all-rounder, Axar Patel would have been the more logical choice, citing Patel's proven track record and superior performances across formats. He highlighted Badoni's modest statistics in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26, where he averaged only 8.00 runs and took four wickets. In contrast, Axar Patel recently scored 75 runs and took three wickets in his last ODI series.

Badoni's overall IPL record also came under scrutiny, with Srikkanth questioning his impact in limited-overs cricket. The former cricketer emphasized the significant difference in performances between Patel and Badoni, deeming Patel an "automatic choice." The upcoming ODIs are scheduled for Rajkot on Wednesday, January 14, and Indore on Sunday, January 18.

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