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.
India pulled off a thrilling chase, reaching 301 in the second last over of the innings, with KL Rahul and Washington Sundar putting up a decent partnership to seal the win by four wickets.
Former New Zealand all-rounder Doug Bracewell has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, calling time on a career that saw him serve the Black Caps across formats for more than a decade.
Speaker Sandhwan remarked that such steps by the Central Government are reminiscent of the policies of the East India Company, wherein foreign commercial interests were promoted at the cost of indigenous producers.
New Zealand has named its T20I and ODI squads for the upcoming India tour. Mitchell Santner leads the T20I side, while Michael Bracewell captains the ODIs.
Calling the agreement a "bad deal" for New Zealand, Winston Peters, whose New Zealand First is a coalition partner in the National-led government, said his country has given too much away in signing the FTA, particularly on immigration. He said New Zealand has failed to secure enough in return for the country's citizens, including on dairy.
