Day: January 20, 2026

New Delhi | Despite a magnificent century by Virat Kohli, the Shubman Gill-led Indian team suffered a 41-run defeat in the third and final ODI at Indore, losing the three-match series 1–2 to New Zealand. This marked India’s first home ODI series loss to New Zealand in 37 years, inevitably drawing criticism of the team management and head coach Gautam Gambhir. Virat Kohli’s classy 124-run knock, his 54th ODI century, went in vain as India failed to chase down the target. A lack of support from the top order proved…

Mumbai | Leading Indian skincare brand Joy Personal Care, part of the RSH Global Group, has launched its new digital campaign titled ‘Sisterhood’, celebrating the spirit of mutual support and collective growth among women. Rolled out during the ongoing Women’s Premier League (WPL), the campaign highlights the strong bonds shared by women cricketers both on and off the field. As part of its skincare category partnership with the UP Warriorz franchise, the ‘Sisterhood’ campaign showcases everyday moments of encouragement, care and camaraderie among players. Through this initiative, the brand reiterates…

New Delhi | India’s seven-wicket defeat against New Zealand in the second One Day International at Rajkot has triggered a fresh debate over team selection, particularly the inclusion of Kuldeep Yadav, Nitish Reddy and Prasidh Krishna in the playing XI. Despite a fighting unbeaten century by KL Rahul, India failed to defend a total of 284 as Daryl Mitchell’s match-winning knock powered New Zealand to level the three-match series 1–1. Mitchell’s aggressive approach against Kuldeep Yadav in the middle overs proved decisive. The left-arm wrist-spinner, considered one of India’s key…