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.
The total number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand has increased to 13,616, while the death toll stood at 51.
The South Island is currently under "orange" and it is not a time for a "green", as New Zealand is still transitioning to the "traffic light" Covid protection system.
The total cases of Covid-19 that are confirmed as of 13/12/21 in New Zealand are currently standing at 12,617 cases, according to the Ministry of Health.
Namibia has had successful performances at the T20 World Cup despite being underdogs, and the Black Caps would not want to take any chances with the side by underestimating their potential, especially when the Kane Williamson-led side is in the semifinals.
The two defeats - a 10-wicket beating at the hands of Pakistan and an eight-wicket thrashing at the hands of Kane Williamson's New Zealand - have dropped India further farther down the Group 2 points table, below countries like Afghanistan and Namibia.
