Rachin Ravindra, who was born on November 18, 1999, is a New Zealand cricketer who is known as a batting all-rounder for the national team. His name is a mix of Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar, which reflects his father's immense respect for Indian cricket legends.
Rachin was born in Wellington, New Zealand, to an Indian family. His father, Ravi Krishnamurthy, who was a software architect, loved cricket and played for the club teams in Bengaluru before settling in New Zealand in 1997.
CAPTION: Raised in Wellington, Rachin developed his cricketing skills from a young age, showing promise as a future star. SOURCE: Instagram Rachin's early life involved viewing cricket being played by his family and traveling to Bengaluru. He began playing hardball cricket in Wellington at the age of five, demonstrating early ability and passion for the game.
Rachin's domestic career took off with his performances at the 2016 and 2018 U-19 World Cups, where he was included in the ICC Rising Stars of the tournament. He made his first-class debut in 2018 and received a contract with the Wellington Cricket team in the same year, marking the beginning of his professional career.
In 2022, he also achieved more exposure by joining Durham County Cricket Club, where he made a successful debut, scoring a double century versus Worcestershire, accumulating a total of 217 runs.
Rachin began his international career with his T20I debut in January 2021, against Bangladesh, and Test debut against India in Kanpur in November that year. His ODI debut occurred against Sri Lanka in March 2023. He played a significant role in the 2023 Cricket World Cup, where he notched up 578 runs and three centuries.
CAPTION: With crucial knocks and effective left-arm spin, Rachin has become a valuable asset for the Black Caps. SOURCE: Instagram He also has the record for the fastest century by a New Zealand player in the World Cups, with an unbeaten 123 runs off 96 balls against England. His outstanding performances earned him the ICC Emerging Men's Cricketer of the Year 2023. In February 2024, he scored his maiden Test century against South Africa with 240 runs.
Rachin debuted in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on March 22, 2024, for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). CSK acquired him for INR 1.8 crore following his stellar performance in the 2023 ODI World Cup, an indication of how highly his talent and potential were regarded in the competitive T20 league.
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His cricketing career received an additional boost when he represented New Zealand in the Under-19 World Cup in 2016 and 2018. His performance and ability were achieved when he was named among the ICC Rising Stars of the tournament, which made him a prospect player.
Rachin cemented his position in the New Zealand Test squad in November 2021, a career-defining moment for him at the international level. He established himself on the test stage.
CAPTION:His technique and temperament in red-ball cricket highlight his potential as a long-term asset for the Black Caps. SOURCE: Instagram Apart from this, he sealed his position with his first Test century in February 2024 against South Africa, establishing himself as capable of under-pressure performances as well.
Rachin's T20I career started with his inaugural match against Bangladesh in 2021, when he was introduced to the intense world of T20 cricket. His participation in other T20 matches, like a crucial match against Australia in February 2024, has made him a round-around cricketer proficient in adjusting to various game formats.
Rachin's international career started with his debut against Sri Lanka in March 2023, which laid the foundation for his influential performances in the 50-over format. He was one of the key players in the 2023 World Cup, and he made the most of his opportunities by scoring a debut ODI century and receiving the much-coveted honor of the 2023 ICC Men's Emerging Cricketer of the Year, cementing his position as a budding star of international cricket.
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