Team India receives traditional Maori welcome in Christchurch ahead of New Zealand all-format tour
The Indian cricket team received a traditional Maori welcome in Christchurch ahead of their extensive all-format tour of New Zealand. The tour, which spans 12 matches over six weeks, celebrates a century of India-New Zealand sporting ties.
Why it matters
Marks the commencement of a historic bilateral cricket series that strengthens diplomatic and cultural ties between India and New Zealand.
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India received a traditional Maori welcome in Christchurch ahead of the New Zealand T20I series.
The five-match T20I series begins on October 22, with Christchurch hosting the first two games.
The six-week tour features 12 matches across T20Is, ODIs and Tests, New Zealand Cricket's longest bilateral tour by match count.
The welcome celebrates India-New Zealand sporting ties, which mark 100 years in 2026.
The Indian team was greeted with a traditional Maori welcome ceremony following its arrival in Christchurch prior to its all-format tour of New Zealand.
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