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Shubman Gill defends Rohit Sharma after ODI series loss to New Zealand
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India captain Shubman Gill defended struggling opener Rohit Sharma following the 1-2 ODI series defeat to New Zealand. Despite Rohit's 61 runs across three innings, Gill noted that not every start converts into a big score. The series ended with a 41-run loss in the decider at Indore.
Following a four-wicket victory in the first ODI, India will aim to seal the three-match series against New Zealand in Rajkot on January 14, 2026. Virat Kohli's 93 was the standout performance in the opener, supported by solid contributions from captain Shubman Gill and vice-captain Shreyas Iyer. The match begins at 1:30 PM IST.
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After his match-winning 93 in the first ODI against New Zealand in Vadodara, Virat Kohli made a heartwarming revelation that he sends all his Player of the Match awards to his mother's home in Gurugram. India clinched a thrilling four-wicket victory. Kohli described his career journey as nothing short of a dream come true.