New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra, known for his impressive performances in the recent ODI World Cup and a maiden Test century, is training in Chennai to prepare for the upcoming Test series against India. He reflects on his journey, the importance of domestic cricket, and his confidence in handling the team’s transition phase.
Young New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra, known for his impressive performances in the ODI World Cup, has been awarded his first central contract. The 24-year-old’s stellar year, highlighted by his maiden IPL appearance and numerous accolades, earned him a spot among the 20 cricketers offered contracts for the 2024-25 season. Other new additions to the list include Ben Sears, Will O’Rourke, and Jacob Duffy, signifying a fresh wave of talent in the New Zealand team.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has opted to bench Rachin Ravindra and recall Daryl Mitchell for their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). This decision comes after CSK’s eight-wicket defeat to LSG in their previous encounter, despite Ravindra’s unbeaten 57 off 40 balls. Despite a promising start to the season, Ravindra has struggled for consistency, accumulating only 133 runs in seven games with an average of 19 and a strike rate of 164.19. Mitchell, on the other hand, has contributed 135 runs in six matches, along with a wicket. CSK currently sits fourth in the IPL standings with eight points and a net run rate of +0.529, and the team management believes that this change will strengthen their lineup against LSG.
