Key takeaways from India's first home ODI series defeat to NZ

Team India's historic home ODI series loss to New Zealand highlighted key takeaways from the defeat. Virat Kohli's return to form and Harshit Rana being groomed as an all-rounder stood out as positives. However, middle-overs bowling struggles, Ravindra Jadeja's declining impact, and increasing scrutiny on head coach Gautam Gambhir exposed concerns over India's ODI depth and consistency at home.