IND vs NZ T20I series: India receive traditional Welcome at Mt. Maunganui ahead of second T20I
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Image Source : BCCI Twitter handleAhead of the second T20I at Bay Oval, team India received a traditional Maori Powhiri welcome at Mt. Maunganui.
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Hardik Pandya and Co. received a Maori Powhiri from Ngai Tukairangi and Ngati Kuku. A pōwhiri is a Maori welcoming ceremony, involving whaikorero (formal speech), waiata (singing), and kai (food).
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The Indian Cricket team enjoyed the special Welcome ceremony. The special acts looked eye-catching
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The Indian team were viewers to special acts performed in the welcome ceremony. This special welcome is given to the visitors.
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The likes of Ishan Kishan, Yuzvendra Chahal and Hardik Pandya were seen diving into the emotions of the ceremony.
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Hardik Pandya will lead India in the T20I series in absence of Rohit Sharma. India play a three-match T20I series against New Zealand.
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VVS Laxman leads the team as coach in Rahul Dravid's absence. The second T20I is set to take place on 20th November, Sunday.