Virat Kohli Mobbed in Vadodara Ahead of IND vs NZ ODI Series Opener

• Virat Kohli received a massive welcome from fans at Vadodara airport, with "Kohli, Kohli" chants erupting upon his arrival for the IND vs NZ ODI series.
• The 3-match ODI series between India and New Zealand will be played in Vadodara (Jan 11), Rajkot (Jan 14), and Indore (Jan 18).
• New Zealand captain Michael Bracewell praised Kohli and Rohit Sharma, stating it would be "silly to underestimate" them for the upcoming ODI World Cup.
• Bracewell acknowledged key players like Santner, Latham, and Ravindra are missing, emphasizing the need for others to step up.
• Kyle Jamieson highlighted new faces in the NZ squad and stressed the value of spending a month in India for T20 World Cup preparation.

Why It Matters: Kohli's grand welcome in Vadodara sets the stage for the IND vs NZ ODI series, with NZ captain Bracewell praising Indian stalwarts.