The all-rounder Washington Sundar has been ruled out for the remainder of the ODI series against New Zealand due to rib injury.

The 26-year-old sustained an injury during the first ODI of New Zealand’s tour of India 2026. Sundar bowled five overs for 27 runs and walked out in the middle of the innings, and did not return to the field.

However, he later came out to bat at No.8 as India secured a 4-wicket victory. “India all-rounder Washington Sundar reported an acute onset of discomfort in his left lower rib area while bowling during the first ODI against New Zealand at the BCA Stadium, Vadodara, on Sunday,” said a BCCI statement.

“He will undergo further scans, following which the BCCI Medical Team will seek expert opinion.”

Further, BCCI provided a statement saying that Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the series due to rib injury, naming Ayush Badoni as his replacement.

“The Men’s Selection Committee has named Ayush Badoni as his replacement. Badoni will link up with the squad in Rajkot (the game is on Wednesday), the venue for the second ODI,” it added.

Being named in the India squad, Ayush Badoni will be missing Delhi’s quarterfinal against Vidarbha in Bengaluru on Tuesday.

Ayush Badoni has captained Delhi and was deputy to Rishabh Pant in the Vijay Hazare Trophy campaign.

Having played for LSG in the IPL, where he played under the mentorship of current Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir.

While Badoni has a batting average of 57.96 in FC cricket, his List A returns are not that impressive.

He averages 36.47 in 27 games and has done more with the ball than bat in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy.

Meanwhile, Delhi head coach Sarandeep Singh spoke about how Ayush Badoni has put on his off-spin over the last year or so.