New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum admitted that failing to beat Australia and India in the marquee Test series ultimately left him feeling his side had fallen short, as he reflected on his four-year stint in charge after stepping down from the role.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday invited New Zealand businesses to expand their presence in India, describing the country as "not only a market" but "a launchpad for global growth," as he addressed a gathering of leading CEOs and business executives alongside New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at an India-New Zealand business event in Auckland.
The Auckland event also celebrated 100 years of sporting ties between India and New Zealand, with Modi highlighting Chandrayaan cooperation, rugby partnerships, and the contribution of the Indian-origin community to New Zealand's public life.
The two leaders also witnessed the exchange of multiple MoUs, while Prime Minister Modi received a traditional Maori powhiri ceremonial welcome and is scheduled to meet business leaders and address the Indian diaspora during his visit.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Australia from July 8 to 10 for the Annual Leaders' Summit in Melbourne.
Several people, including children, are missing after a large landslide struck a holiday park at the base of Mount Maunganui in New Zealand's Bay of Plenty region on Thursday.
After India suffered a home ODI series defeat 1-2 against New Zealand, captain Shubman Gill conceded that the team fell short in all departments, admitting that the batters failed to convert their starts and that fielding standards throughout the series were "not up to the mark."
Central bankers from around the world have issued a joint statement of support for US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, as he faces a criminal probe on top of mounting pressure from US President Donald Trump to resign early.
Team India allrounder Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand as he is still recovering from a rib injury he suffered during the ODI series opener in Vadodara.
Sundar reported acute discomfort in his left lower rib area while bowling during the first ODI at the BCA Stadium on Sunday.
