'Lucky enough it worked': Rachin Ravindra opens up on 'Surreal feeling' while playing in Bangalore
Rachin Ravindra made a huge statement after New Zealand's match against Sri Lanka in the ICC ODI World Cup as Bangalore fans gave him a special treatment.
New Zealand Cricket Team faced Sri Lanka in the ICC ODI World Cup match on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore. NZ won the toss and decided to bowl . Sri Lanka only managed to make 171 runs in 46.4 overs before being all out. On the other hand, the Black Caps were strong with their bat and chased the target in just 23.5 overs while losing 5 wickets.
3 things you need to know
- New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 5 wickets
- New Zealand is currently 4th on the table
- NZ is likely to qualify for the semifinals as it has 2 points lead and more NRR than PAK who still got one match left
Rachin Ravindra makes a huge statement after his name was chanted during NZ vs SL match
The cricket player from New Zealand, Rachin Ravindra, talked about the bizarre experience of hearing his name chanted by Indian supporters during India's World Cup triumph over Sri Lanka. The 23-year-old's roots are particularly tied to the southern city, which served as his parents' previous residence before they moved to New Zealand. Ravindra has been a star performer in the event. His 42-run haul in the team's five-wicket victory cemented New Zealand's nearly assured place in the semi-finals. Talking to Star Sports, he said:
"It's a pretty surreal feeling,"
"I am grateful for the support, especially playing in Bangalore. The crowd chanting my name is something I will never take for granted.
“I dreamt of it as a child. I feel very happy to be here, lucky enough it worked out.”
How has Rachin Ravindra performed in the ICC ODI World Cup so far?
Ravindra draws inspiration from his father's cricket idols—'Ra' from Rahul Dravid and 'chin' from Sachin Tendulkar—but he does not carry the weight of these renowned names. With three centuries and a staggering 565 runs in this World Cup, averaging just over 70 in nine innings, he comfortably carries the tradition. Ravindra is likely to play for New Zealand against India in the semifinals of the World Cup as they currently stand 4th on the table and hope for the result of Pakistan vs England match to be in their favor.
Published By : Ashish Kapoor
Published On: 10 November 2023 at 10:50 IST