WATCH: New Zealand’s India-origin star Rachin Ravindra explains mystery behind his name

The defending Champions England remains clueless as they lost the ODI World Cup 2023 opening game against the losing team of the 2019 ODI World Cup finalist, New Zealand, at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium on October 5. Notably, star batter Rachin Ravindra struck out a magnificent hundred and a had great stand with star opener Devon Conway to give a thrilling start to his side.

The southpaw hammered a sublime knock of unbeaten 123 runs from just 96 balls featuring 11 boundaries and five sixes with a solid strike rate of 128 and left the Jos-Buttler side with a net run rate defeat. However, the southpaw reveals that his name Rachin stands for the combination of legendary cricketer Rahul Dravid (Ra) and Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar (chin).

Meanwhile, Rachin Ravindra expressed his happiness following the great win. The southpaw heaped praise on Devon Conway, who had a great stand with him to chase down the target with 82 balls to spare. In addition, the 23-year-old cricketer felt lucky to restrict defending champion England to a narrow score.

There was some swing, but the surface was really good to bat on: Rachin Ravindra

“Great to have a great day. Boys bowled and fielded well to restrict them to 280. Luckily I had Devon out there to show me how to do it. (I am) Very very close with Devon. Special to finish it off with him. 4-5 years ago, we all knew Devon would become the player he is. Above all, he’s a great guy. Good to get the opportunity. We’ll see what happens. I’m actually quite a good sleeper luckily. There was some swing, but the surface was really good to bat on,” Rachin Ravindra said during post-match.

Great all-rounder Rachin Ravindra made his ODI debut on March 25, 2023, against Sri Lanka. The great batter has played 13 matches for his side while accumulating 312 runs. Moreover, the slow left-arm orthodox bowler also had 13 wickets to his name.

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