India Faces First Home ODI Series Loss to New Zealand Amid Captaincy and Team Selection Criticism

India suffered their first-ever home ODI series defeat to New Zealand, losing 2-1 despite strong performances from Virat Kohli and contributions from Harshit Rana. Captain Shubman Gill faced criticism from former Pakistan players Basit Ali and Kamran Akmal for tactical decisions and leadership, while former Indian cricketers Ajinkya Rahane and Aakash Chopra highlighted instability in team selection and underperformance by key batsmen. Gill acknowledged areas for improvement as India prepares for the upcoming ODI World Cup.