Last Update on: November 9th, 2023 at 11:23 pm
The 23-year-old New Zealand National Cricket Team all-rounder Rachin Ravindra has created history following his exceptional performances in the group stage of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.
Rachin Ravindra, who is named after the India greats Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid, has set the stage on fire in the ongoing edition of the World Cup. He has come out as a surprise package and is one of the most valuable players in the competition.
He consistently delivered match-winning performances for New Zealand while batting in the top order and is currently the leading run-getter in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 with 565 runs in 9 innings at an outstanding average of 70.62.
With this, he has broken Sachin Tendulkar’s long-standing record of most runs in an edition of the World Cup before turning 25 years old.
Most runs in a single WC edition before turning 25:
565 – Rachin Ravindra (2023)
523 – Sachin Tendulkar (1996)
474 – Babar Azam (2019)
372 – AB de Villiers (2007)
He also shattered Jonny Bairstow’s record for most runs in maiden ICC Cricket World Cup campaign.
Most runs in a maiden World Cup edition:
565 – Rachin Ravindra (2023)
532 – Jonny Bairstow (2019)
474 – Babar Azam (2019)
465 – Ben Stokes (2019)
461 – Rahul Dravid (1999)
Accolades and individual things aside, good to be in the playoffs – Rachin Ravindra
Speaking to the official broadcaster, Rachin Ravindra said that playing in Bengaluru was a surreal feeling for him. He said:
“It’s a pretty surreal feeling. Playing in Bangalore with my extended family is always special and I won’t take for granted when the crowd chants your name.”
The Indian-origin all-rounder added that being compared to Sachin Tendulkar is something he never dreamt of. He said:
“To be compared to the great man (Sachin Tendulkar) is something I never dreamt of. Lucky it all worked out. 6 to 12 months ago I was not in the frame. Accolades and individual things aside, good to be in the playoffs.”
“I’m lucky to have come here through my teenage years, experience the practice wickets – helps me a lot. Nice wicket and fast outfields, try to adapt as best I can.”
Rachin Ravindra further said that he idolizes the batting Fab-4 of modern-day cricket and is lucky to share the stage with them. He elaborated:
“Talk to Devon, talk to Kane who have played in the IPL, get golden nuggets from them whenever I can. Still water under the bridge and we will be watching those games. I idolised Kane, idolised a lot of guys in this World Cup, Kohli, Root, Steve Smith and I felt ooh, I’m playing with them. I’m lucky to have that freedom from the guys. Thank you to the Chinnaswamy Stadium and the crowd for all the support. It is a special place in my heart and I look forward to playing more cricket here.”
