Ayush Badoni got his dream call-up to the Indian team, but it has triggered a massive meme fest online. For once, the trolls aren’t targeting the player; they’re aiming straight at the BCCI!
The Lucknow Super Giants sensation was drafted into the squad by the BCCI midway through the ongoing IND vs NZ ODI series after all-rounder Washington Sundar was ruled out with a rib injury sustained in the first match. It was a huge moment for Ayush Badoni, but his official "jersey reveal" left fans scratching their heads.
Instead of the usual glossy, high-production photoshoot, the picture shared on social media showed Ayush Badoni posing in the Team India kit against a cluttered, untidy wall that looked like it hadn't been painted in years. The messy backdrop stood in stark contrast to the prestigious blue jersey, and the internet wasted no time in pointing it out.
The trolling began instantly, with the "Kanpur" connection, famous for its stained walls, becoming the top joke, "was it shot in kanpur?" one fan asked below the post.
was it shot in kanpur?
— Alyasa Haider Khan (@alyasaonchain) January 15, 2026
Another fan helped out by colouring the background with the Indian tricolour to make it much better than before tweeting, "For fans who wanted the wall to look spotless and beautiful"
❤️🩹 For fans who wanted the wall to look spotless and beautiful pic.twitter.com/KrIXvhAszF
— Dolon (@Sneho_manno) January 14, 2026
One user didn't hold back as he tweeted a much cleaner edited image of Ayush Badoni and called out BCCI saying, "Now better #Bcci"
Now better #Bcci pic.twitter.com/MnoUZzHENP
— Dev (@Dev001001001) January 15, 2026
Another user stated how easy it would have been to avoid all this fuss, "A simple Gemini prompt would have been enough"
A simple Gemini prompt would have been enough pic.twitter.com/IhctHwD5ya
— Dwapar Buch (@dwaparr) January 15, 2026
Lastly, one fan ranted out their frustration stating, "BCCI can have all the money in the world. But they will always lack class. Such a disrespectful thing to do and can only feel sorry for what was supposed to be a special day for Ayush Badoni."
BCCI can have all the money in the world. But they will always lack class. Such a disrespectful thing to do and can only feel sorry for what was supposed to be a special day for Ayush Badoni. https://t.co/NWs7ZJH3cV
— Ajc (@aaryanmufc) January 15, 2026