India Lose ODI Series to New Zealand; Kohli's Efforts Highlighted Amid Team Struggles

India lost the ODI series 2-1 to New Zealand at home, marking their first-ever 50-over home series defeat against the visitors. Virat Kohli was the standout performer, scoring a fighting 124 in the final match, but lacked substantial support from other batters. Former captain Sunil Gavaskar highlighted India's poor starts and urged younger players to emulate Kohli's adaptable mindset and consistency. Critics noted overreliance on Kohli and insufficient contributions from the rest of the batting lineup, while praising New Zealand's key performers like Daryl Mitchell.