Shubman Gill and Smriti Mandhana were honored as India's top cricketers at the BCCI Naman Awards 2026. Gill secured the Polly Umrigar Award for his stellar 2025 season, including a remarkable Test series in England. Mandhana also shone, setting new ODI run-scoring records and playing a pivotal role in India's World Cup win.

State Highway 2 in Wellington is experiencing heavy congestion following two separate crashes. One lane remains blocked from the first crash, causing traffic queues extending back to the Melling intersection.

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Rahul Dravid highlights India's consistent success in global tournaments. He credits this to the nation's immense cricketing talent finally being realized.