Rachin Ravindra: Indian Origin New Zealand Player Who Made a Winning Debut in World Cup 2023
Ahmadabad: Rachin Ravindra is a 23-year-old all-rounder who plays for the New Zealand cricket team. He was born in Wellington, New Zealand, to Indian parents. His father, Ravi Krishnamurthy, is a software engineer from Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Ravindra made his international debut in a T20 international against Bangladesh in September 2022. He was part of New Zealand’s squad for the World Test Championship final against India at Lord’s but did not find a place in the playing eleven.
In the first match of the 2023 Cricket World Cup, Ravindra made a stunning ODI debut. He came in to bat at number three against England and scored an unbeaten 123 runs off 96 balls. He also took a wicket with the ball.
Ravindra’s century was the fastest by a New Zealander in the Cricket World Cup, and it helped his team chase down England’s total of 282 with ease. He is the fourth New Zealander to score a century in their World Cup debut and the fifth to do so in an ODI.
Ravindra is a talented all-rounder who is capable of making a significant impact on the game with both bat and ball. He is also a very good fielder. He is a key player for New Zealand, and he is sure to play a major role in their quest to win the Cricket World Cup.
How Rachin Ravindra Got His Name
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Rachin’s father, Ravi Krishnamurthy, is a big fan of Indian cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid. When Rachin was born, Ravi decided to name him after these two players. They decided to keep the name by combining Rahul’s ‘R’ and Sachin’s ‘Chin’. In this way, this 23-year-old cricketer got the name Rachin.
Rachin Ravindra’s Early Career
Ravindra demonstrated his talent at an early age. He first played under-19 cricket and then made a place on the national cricket team. He was part of New Zealand’s squad for the 2016 Under-19 Cricket World Cup and the 2018 Under-19 Cricket World Cup. He was honoured as the Rising Star in the 2018 Under-19 Cricket World Cup.
Rachin Ravindra’s ODI debut
Ravindra made his ODI debut in the first match of the 2023 Cricket World Cup against England. He came in to bat at number three and scored an unbeaten 123 runs off 96 balls. He also took a wicket with the ball.
Ravindra’s century was the fastest by a New Zealander in the Cricket World Cup, and it helped his team chase down England’s total of 282 with ease. He is the fourth New Zealander to score a century in their World Cup debut and the fifth to do so in an ODI.
